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strap

/stræp/

strapnoun

straps

/stræp/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

strapverb

strapped

Past Simple

strapped

Past Participle

strapping

Gerund

/stræp/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

strapadjective

/stræp/

Attributive use in compound nouns such as "strap hinge" or "strap wrench".

Definitions

Serving to strap; designed to fasten, bind, or reinforce by means of straps.

The strap wrench gripped the pipe without scratching its surface.

strapadjective

Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to or equipped with straps.

Translations

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

Relating to, consisting of, or equipped with straps.

The mechanic reached for a strap wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt.