STRAP
Scrabble letter values: S1T1R1A1P3 = 7
Definition
- noun an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position.
- noun hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train.
- noun a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag. — synonyms: shoulder_strap
- noun whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging.
- verb tie with a strap.
- verb beat severely with a whip or rod. — synonyms: flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, trounce
- verb sharpen with a strap.
- verb secure (a sprained joint) with a strap.
Examples
- “passengers hold onto it”
- “The teacher often flogged the students”
- “The children were severely trounced”