strap

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /stræp/

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Noun

Singular strap

Plural straps

1. (countable) A strap is a long and narrow strip of either leather or cloth usually used to tie things together.

   Since we had no strings, we had to use the red strap to tie our tent.

Verb

Plain form strap

Third-person singular straps

Past tense strapped

Past participle strapped

Present participle strapping

1. (transitive) When you strap something, you use a strap to tie around an object and fasten it.

   I strapped the loose strap around my bag.