nounπShareA long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like."My backpack has a sturdy strap to carry it easily. "materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of thick leather used in flogging."The teacher used a leather strap to punish the student. "weaponpoliceinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use."The backpack's straps were too thin, making it uncomfortable to carry. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop."The barber used a leather strap to sharpen his razor before shaving his customer. "materialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass."The carpenter used a sturdy metal strap to hold the wooden planks together. "materialthingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy."The daisy's strap is a thin, white band around the flower. "plantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses."The botanist carefully examined the strap-like leaves of the grass growing near the schoolyard. "plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol."My uncle keeps his strap locked in a safe at home. "weaponmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCredit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink."The bar offered a strap for the student, allowing him to pay for his drinks later. "drinkbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") A championship belt, or by extension, the title."The school's wrestling team won the state championship, and their coach proudly wore the strap. "sportentertainmenttitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash."The teacher strapped the student for talking out of turn. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten or bind with a strap."She strapped the heavy backpack onto her back before heading to school. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop"to strap a razor"utensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA secondary heading, especially one printed above another."The school's newsletter had a strap line above the article about the upcoming talent show. "mediawritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA memorable slogan attached to a commercial brand."The company's new strap, "Quality you can trust," is part of their advertising campaign. "businessmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
