Overview of noun strap

The noun strap has 4 senses

• strap -- (an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)


• strap -- (hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it)


• strap, shoulder strap -- (a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag)


• strap -- (whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging)

Overview of verb strap

The verb strap has 4 senses

• strap -- (tie with a strap)


• flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce -- (beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced")


• strap -- (sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor")


• strap -- (secure (a sprained joint) with a strap)