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Strap :: Strap (n.) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy..

Thorough-brace :: Thorough-brace (n.) A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise..

Palm :: Palm (n.) A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc..

Ligule :: Ligule (n.) A strap-shaped corolla of flowers of Compositae.

Graft :: Graft (n.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Strapple :: Strapping (a.) Tall; strong; lusty; large; as, a strapping fellow..

Strapper :: Strappado (v. t.) To punish or torture by the strappado.

Selvagee :: Selvagee (n.) A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, -- used for stoppers, straps, etc..

Understrapping :: Understrapping (a.) Becoming an understrapper; subservient.

Jess :: "Jess (n.) A short strap of leather or silk secured round the leg of a hawk, to which the leash or line, wrapped round the falconer's hand, was attached when used. See Illust. of Falcon..

Chaise :: Chaise (n.) A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse..

Strapping :: Strapper (n.) A person or thing of uncommon size.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder..

Strappado :: Strappadoes (pl. ) of Strappad.

Understrapper :: Understrapper (n.) A petty fellow; an inferior agent; an underling.

Tug :: Tug (n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness..

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

Clip :: Clip (n.) An embracing strap for holding parts together; the iron strap, with loop, at the ends of a whiffletree..

Stropped :: Strop (n.) A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3..

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