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strap

UK
/stræp/
US
/stræp/

Translations

strapnoun
straps
pl
UK
/stræp/
US
/stræp/
sangleBande souple utilisée pour porter, fixer ou attacher.
She adjusted the strap of her handbag before leaving the house.
Elle a ajusté la sangle de son sac à main avant de quitter la maison.
lanièreBande étroite de cuir, de tissu ou d’un autre matériau souple.
He tightened the strap around the box to keep it closed.
Il a serré la lanière autour de la boîte pour la maintenir fermée.
Additional translations
pistoletArgot américain.
martinetPar extension, pour une punition corporelle ou l’instrument utilisé pour corriger.
Synonyms
band
webbing
line
string
cord
tape
ribbon
belt
strapverb
strapped
Past Simple
strapped
Past Participle
strapping
Gerund
UK
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US
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sanglerAttacher ou fixer à l’aide d’une sangle ou de sangles.
He strapped the backpack tightly to his shoulders before starting the hike.
Il a sanglé le sac à dos fermement sur ses épaules avant de commencer la randonnée.
Additional translations
fouetterPour punir à l’aide d’une lanière ou d’un objet similaire.
Synonyms
tie
wrap
attach
bind
secure
fasten
strapadjective
UK
/stræp/
US
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Attributive use in compound nouns such as "strap hinge" or "strap wrench".
strapadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to or equipped with straps.
à sangleDans les composés techniques et les outils conçus pour fonctionner avec une sangle.
The strap wrench gripped the pipe without scratching its surface.
La clé à sangle a saisi le tuyau sans en rayer la surface.

Definitions

strapnoun
A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something.
She adjusted the strap of her handbag before leaving the house.
A beating or punishment with a strip of leather or similar material.
In the past, some schools used a strap as a form of discipline.
(US slang) A gun or other firearm.
The rapper bragged about keeping a strap on him at all times.
strapverb
To fasten or secure with a strap or straps.
He strapped the backpack tightly to his shoulders before starting the hike.
To beat or punish with a strap.
In the past, teachers would sometimes strap students for misbehavior.
To bind or tie with a strap or similar device.
The workers strapped the heavy load to the pallet to ensure it wouldn't fall during transport.
strapadjective
Serving to strap; designed to fasten, bind, or reinforce by means of straps.
The strap wrench gripped the pipe without scratching its surface.
strapadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or equipped with straps.
The mechanic reached for a strap wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt.
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