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strap - an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position |
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leather strip implement consisting of a strip of leather
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baggage,
luggage cases used to carry belongings when traveling
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bootstrap a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
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cheekpiece either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
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chin strap a strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place
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crupper a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
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latchet a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot
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noseband,
nosepiece a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
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rein one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
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strop a leather strap used to sharpen razors
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strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag |
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band a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
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brace,
gallus,
suspender a structural member used to stiffen a framework
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bandeau,
bra,
brassiere an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
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chemise,
shift,
shimmy,
slip,
teddy a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
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golf bag golf equipment consisting of a bag for carrying golf clubs and balls
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strap - whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging |
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whip a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt"
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tawse a leather strap for punishing children
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strap - hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it |
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hanger anything from which something can be hung
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strap - tie with a strap |
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unstrap remove the strap or straps from
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bind,
tie form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
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hobble,
hopple hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean"
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strap - secure (a sprained joint) with a strap |
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fasten,
fix,
secure attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
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medicine,
practice of medicine the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"
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strap - sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor" |
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sharpen become sharp or sharper; "The debate sharpened"
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