1
a
: a narrow usually flat strip of a flexible material and especially leather used for securing, holding together, or wrapping
b
: something made of a strap forming a loop
a boot strap
c
: a strip of leather used for flogging
d
: strop
2
: a band, plate, or loop of metal for binding objects together or for clamping an object in position
3
: a shoe fastened with a usually buckled strap
4
Ireland
: trollop
strapped; strapping
1
2
: to beat or punish with a strap
3
: strop
4
: to cause to suffer from an extreme scarcity
is often strapped for cash
Examples of strap in a Sentence
Verb
We strapped our snowshoes on.
She climbed the mountain with a 40-pound pack strapped to her back.
She made sure that both children were strapped in.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Even heritage British shoemakers, renowned for robust brogues and monk straps, delved into sleek leather and suede iterations.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
That means more than strapping food to a drone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Noun
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Even heritage British shoemakers, renowned for robust brogues and monk straps, delved into sleek leather and suede iterations.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Verb
The singer was spotted on more than one occasion in New York with fiancé Travis Kelce and the couple was dressed to impress during the outings, with Swift strapping her feet into one of Aquazzura’s shiniest designs.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
That means more than strapping food to a drone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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strap
1 of 2 noun1
: a band, plate, or loop of metal for tying objects together or for clamping an object in position
2
a
: a narrow usually flat strip of a flexible material and especially leather used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping
b
: something made of a strap forming a loop
boot strap
c
: a strip of leather used for whipping
d
strap
2 of 2 verb
strapped; strapping
1
: to fasten with or attach by a strap
2
: to beat or punish with a strap
3
4
: to cause to suffer from an extreme scarcity
I'm strapped for cash
Medical Definition
strap
1 of 2 noun
: a flexible band or strip
strap
2 of 2 transitive verb
strapped; strapping
1
: to secure with or attach by means of a strap
2
: to support (as a sprained joint) with overlapping strips of adhesive plaster
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