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

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

Strap :: Strap (v. t.) To beat or chastise with a strap.

Billet :: Billet (n.) A loop which receives the end of a buckled strap.

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..

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

Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..

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

Estrapade :: Estrapade (n.) The action of a horse, when, to get rid of his rider, he rears, plunges, and kicks furiously..

Halter :: Halter (v. t.) To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter..

Suspensation :: Suspender (n.) One who, or that which, suspends; esp., one of a pair of straps or braces worn over the shoulders, for holding up the trousers..

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

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..

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..

Ligulated :: Ligulated (a.) Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped..

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

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

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

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

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

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