Dictionary definition · strap
noun
- an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
- hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
- a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
- whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
verb
- tie with a strap
- beat severely with a whip or rod"The teacher often flogged the students"
- sharpen with a strap"strap a razor"
- secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).