strap

UK
/stræp/
US
/stræp/

Translations

strapnoun
straps
pl
UK
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US
/stræp/
The leather strap was used to bind the books.
Кожаная полоса использовалась для переплета книг.
He tightened the strap on his backpack.
Он затянул ремень на своем рюкзаке.
The strap of her dress broke during the party.
Лямка ее платья порвалась во время вечеринки.
Additional translations
strapverb
strapped
Past Simple
strapped
Past Participle
strapping
Gerund
UK
/stræp/
US
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Please strap your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Пожалуйста, пристегните ремень безопасности перед взлетом самолета.
The workers need to strap the scaffolding securely.
Рабочим нужно надежно закреплять строительные леса.
He had to strap the luggage to the roof of the car.
Ему пришлось привязывать багаж к крыше машины.
strapadjective
UK
/stræp/
US
/stræp/
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.

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.