noun Download 🔗Share A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like. Examples : "Here are two simple sentences using the word "straps" as a noun: * The backpack has two adjustable straps so it fits comfortably on my shoulders. * The worker used leather straps to secure the heavy boxes on the truck. " material item wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A strip of thick leather used in flogging. Examples : "The old punishment box contained several different instruments, including a set of thick leather straps. " weapon wear law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use. Examples : "The straps on my backpack are adjustable, so I can make it fit comfortably. " material item wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop. Examples : "The barber carefully ran his straight razor across the leather straps to ensure a sharp, clean shave. " material utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass. Examples : "The old wooden chest was reinforced with iron straps to prevent it from falling apart. " material item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy. Examples : "In the daisy, the white straps surround the yellow center, giving the flower its characteristic look. " plant part biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses. Examples : "The botanist pointed to the smooth straps of the tall fescue, explaining they were distinct from the sheaths that wrapped around the stem. " plant agriculture biology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol. Examples : "The police confiscated several straps from the gang members during the raid. " weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink. Examples : ""The bartender said Mr. Henderson had already used up all his straps for the week, so he couldn't order another whiskey on credit." " business drink commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (with "the") A championship belt, or by extension, the title. Examples : "After years of training, the wrestler finally won and proudly held the straps high above his head. " sport entertainment title Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash. Examples : "The strict father used to strap his disobedient son as a form of punishment. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fasten or bind with a strap. Examples : "The hiker strapped the heavy backpack onto his shoulders. " action utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop Examples : "to strap a razor" utensil work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A secondary heading, especially one printed above another. Examples : "The newspaper article used straps like "Local School Board Meeting" above the main headline "Budget Cuts Spark Community Debate." " writing media language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A memorable slogan attached to a commercial brand. Examples : "While many companies focus on catchy jingles, the marketing team argued that memorable straps like "Just Do It" are more effective for long-term brand recognition. " business communication media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading