Synonyms of strap

Noun


1. strap, leather strip

usage: an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

2. strap, hanger

usage: hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

3. strap, shoulder strap, band

usage: a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

4. strap, whip

usage: whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

Verb


1. strap, tie, bind

usage: tie with a strap

2. flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce, beat, beat up, work over

usage: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"

3. strap, sharpen

usage: sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor"

4. strap, fasten, fix, secure

usage: secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

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Definition and meaning of strap (Dictionary)