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Strapped :: Strap (n.) A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.

Blackstrap :: Blackstrap (n.) A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.

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

Choke-strap :: Choke-strap (n.) A strap leading from the bellyband to the lower part of the collar, to keep the collar in place..

Strap :: Strap (n.) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses..

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

Cob :: Cob (v. t.) To punish by striking on the buttocks with a strap, a flat piece of wood, or the like..

Block :: Block (v. t.) A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles..

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

Strap :: Strap (n.) A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging..

Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast.

Halter :: Halter (n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse..

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

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

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended..

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

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

Belace :: Belace (v. t.) To beat with a strap. See Lace.

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

Strappadoes :: Strap (v. t.) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor..

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