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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for strap

Noun

1. strap, leather strip
usage: an elongated leather strip (or or 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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