Synonyms for strap

Grammar : Noun

Spell : strap

Phonetic Transcription : stræp

Définition of strap

Origin : 1610s, from Scottish and/or nautical variant of strope "loop or strap on a harness" (mid-14c.), probably from Old French estrop "strap," from Latin stroppus "strap, band," perhaps from Etruscan, ultimately from Greek strophos "twisted band," from strephein "to turn" (see strophe). Old English stropp, Dutch strop "halter" also are borrowed from Latin.

noun long piece of material

Example sentences :

I don't know why, unless because of his one suspender, and then it ought to be Strap.
Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

His wrist had caught in the strap handle of the trunk, and his shoulder was dislocated.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

“Sure,” he replied, dragging forth a bunch of metal discs on a strap.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Murphy fumbled with the strap, playing desperately for time.
Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

A groove should be cut in the surface of the eccentric, so that this strap will not slip off.
Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

But with desperate resolve he clung to his strap, and so retained his seat.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

Her face was against the glass; she was struggling with the strap.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

With the strap over his shoulders, he did not trouble much about the tune.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

A set of plates, either positive or negative, joined to a strap.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

They are to be fastened round the waist with a band, or with a strap and buckle.
Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous

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