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strap en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/stɾap/ (Scotland, Wales)
/stɹɛp/ (New-Zealand)
/stɹap/ (British, Northern-England, Southern, Standard)
audio AU!Australia
/stɹæp/ (Australia, Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From a variant of earlier strope (“loop on a harness”), from Middle English strope, stroppe, from Late Old English strop, stropp (“a band, thong, strap; oar-thong”) and Old French estrope (“strap, loop on a harness”), both from Latin stroppus, struppus (“strap”), from Ancient Greek στρόφος (stróphos, “rope”) (compare strophe), from στρέφω (stréphō, “to twist”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *strebʰ- (compare Proto-West Germanic *stroppōn (“to twist, writhe”)). Cognate with Scots strap, strop (“strap, band, thong”), Dutch strop (“noose, strop, loop”), Low German Strop (“strap”), German Struppe, Strüppe, Strippe (“string, cord”), Danish strop (“strap”), Swedish stropp (“strap, loop”).

Meanings

(countable, uncountable) A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
- The patter of feet, and clatter of strap and swivel, seemed to swell into a bewildering din, but they were almost upon the fielato offices, where the carretera entered the town, before a rifle flashed. 1907 January, Harold Bindloss, chapter 7, in The Dust of Conflict, 1st Canadian edition, Toronto, Ont.: McLeod & Allen, →OCLC:
(countable, uncountable) A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like. ▸ A strap worn on the shoulder.
(countable, uncountable) A strip of thick leather used in flogging.
- a lively cobbler, that […] had scarce passed a day in his life without giving her [his wife] the discipline of the strap. 1712 October 12 (Gregorian calendar), [Joseph Addison; Richard Steele et al.], “WEDNESDAY, October 2, 1712”, in The Spectator, number 499; republished in Alexander Chalmers, editor, The Spectator; a New Edition, […], volume V, New York, N.Y.: D[aniel] Appleton & Company, 1853, →OCLC, page 455:
(countable, uncountable) Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
(countable, uncountable) A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.
(countable, qualifier:machinery, uncountable) A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass. ▸ A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
(countable, uncountable) A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass. ▸ A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
(countable, uncountable) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
(countable, uncountable) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.
(countable, slang, uncountable) A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.
- Had to pull a strap on a fool named Louis the Third / 'Cause I'm getting chased by the ghetto bird 1993 December 7, Ice Cube, “Ghetto Bird”, in Lethal Injection, track 3:
- Hide the straps. 2018, Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, 00:02:30 from the start, in Black Panther, spoken by N'Jobu (Sterling K. Brown), Burbank, California: Marvel Studios:
(archaic, slang, uncountable) Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.
(countable, slang, uncountable) A strap-on.
- 18. A strap-on harness fit for a queen because of its faux leather design and plush lining for comfortable wear. This easy-to-adjust harness fits hips up to 64 inches wide and offers a crotchless and open-back style, so you can let your creativity run wild. The harness also includes three O-rings in different sizes to support a variety of dildo bases. Peepshow Toys is an immigrant-owned sex toy boutique that promotes sex-positivity and education by only selling products created with body-safe and non-toxic materials. Promising review: "This strap is so stunning✨ Super high quality, and durable!! I’m a bigger girl, and the size it was pre-measured at was great with plenty of space for expansion. Highly recommend in the red color!!" —Cleo 2022 March 26, Negesti Kaudo, quoting Cleo, “28 Strap-On Dildos And Harnesses Because "Woo, You A Pegga"”, in BuzzFeed, archived from the original on 26 Mar 2022, Sex Toys:
- After that, I graduated up to my first serious queer relationship where I learned the ropes. The first partner who strapped me made it everything I had wished for. She was thoughtful, patient, and would take her cues from how I responded. It was the complete opposite of my first sexual experience which was deeply disappointing and harmful. She bought a new strap just for us — a purple one with a Black harness. She had trouble putting it on, and it was important to her that she didn’t get dressed in front of me. As she struggled in the bathroom with the door open I laughed. “Don’t look!” she screamed as I heard her adorably grunt. She refused my giggly filled offer of help but that little moment beautifully eased the mood for my first time, releasing the tension I felt at being awkward and so new to strap-on sex, especially with a partner who had over a decade more experience than me. 2021 November 8, Addie Tsai, AKALAC, “To Strap Or Not To Strap — That Is The Question”, in Autostraddle, archived from the original on 08 Nov 2021, Lesbian Sex:
- One of the side effects of strap-on sex is that sore pelvic bone feeling you get after pounding into a hungry body. Silicone dildos might feel amazing inside, but they have a tendency to hit and rub against the most delicate parts of the person wearing the strap. 2022 June 29, Archie Bongiovanni, “The Best Sex Toys For Trans Folks and Non-Binary Horndogs”, in Vice Media, archived from the original on 29 Jun 2022:
(countable, uncountable) Synonym of strapline.
(countable, slang, uncountable, with-definite-article) A championship belt, or by extension, the title.
- When people like me were deserting the WWE during the championship reign of JBL, "The Wrestling God", Vince didn't take the strap off of him. He's certainly not going to do anything because of this little piffle. 2017 April 11, Jason Todd!!!, “if multiple people are coming forth saying jbl harassed them, why doesn't vince fire his ass?”, in rec.sport.pro-wrestling (Usenet), message-ID <5ad20526-36c9-4dac-89ba-df011e3d48f9@googlegroups.com>:
- David Arquette was given the belt because he's a celebrity. Period. I wasn't that upset about it because even the on-air product treated it as laughable. It was a "fluke" that Arquette managed to grab the strap, and he held it for less than a week. But there was no point in it....that I do agree with. 2001 January 31, Greg Stinson, “WWF fans actually know the WWF sucks”, in rec.sport.pro-wrestling (Usenet), message-ID <KTUd6.209692$iy3.50200104@news1.rdc1.tn.home.com>:
- During 2002, Triple H began this run of title defences of the Big Gold Belt. He'd basically been given the strap earlier in the month and there was a feeling he didn't deserve it. 2015, Arnold Furious, “Unforgiven 2002”, in The Complete WWE Guide Volume #6, →ISBN, page 60:
(countable, uncountable) An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with one put and two call options on the same security at the same strike price, similar to but more bullish than a straddle.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
straps	Number=Plur		lexicographic
strope		alternative	lexicographic
strop		alternative	lexicographic

Translations (154)

bg каиш (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · es fleje (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · fi olkahihna (a shoulder strap) · nl riem (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fr lanière (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · ga beilt (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fa تسمه (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · nrf strape (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gd iall (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · cs pásek (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · mi taueki (a shoulder strap) · ru ля́мка (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · de Riemen (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · yi רימען (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · ca corretja (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · ru поло́ска (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · pt lingote (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · pt faixa (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · hi बद्धी (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · cmn 肩章 (a shoulder strap) · pl pasek (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it fascetta (carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.) · ota عصام (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · es baticola (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · sq lak (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gd iall (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · it bretella (a shoulder strap) · el λουρί (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · sq rrip (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fi remmi (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · grc ἱμάς (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gl correa (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · ota تاصمه (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it bandoliera (a shoulder strap) · de Schultergurt (a shoulder strap) · bg пагон (a shoulder strap) · es trilladera (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · ota قایش (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · el λουρί (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · bg лента (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · fi remmi (something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use) · ru реме́нь (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · cs trák (a shoulder strap) · fi hiaisin (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · xal сур (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · izh nahkain (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it listella (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · es cornil (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · sv rem (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · pt barbicacho (something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use) · sv bälte (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · cs obtahovací řemen (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · sk remeň (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · mi tarapu (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it striscia (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · sv rem (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · dsb rjemjeń (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fi hiomahihna (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · it moietta (carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.) · de Achselklappe (a shoulder strap) · ru ремешо́к (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · el λουρίδα (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · pt cinta (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · ar رِبَاط (a shoulder strap) · it correggia (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fi vyö (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · bg ивица (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · fi liuska (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · fi olkaremmi (a shoulder strap) · fi hihna (something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use) · it reggetta (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · da rem (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it reggetta (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · hu korbács (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · eo rimeno (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · ru брете́лька (a shoulder strap) · la āmentum (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · de Schulterklappe (epaulette) (a shoulder strap) · tr kayış (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gl corre (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · mi kahaki (a shoulder strap) · cs popruh (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · sv strigel (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · es tiracol (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it piattina (carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.) · it fascetta (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · mi kawerapa (a shoulder strap) · cs řemen (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it cinghia (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · ota تركی (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it spallina (a shoulder strap) · alt кайыш (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gd iall (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gl estrobo (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it frusta (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · mi tarapu (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · ar حِزَام (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · la lōrum (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · it coramella (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · it moietta (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · fr courroie (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · de Trageriemen (a shoulder strap) · ja 肩章 (a shoulder strap) · fi sinkilä (carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.) · fi vitsa (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · it striscia di cuoio (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · mi kawerapa (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · nl riem (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · ga beilt (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · fa نوار (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · hu szíj (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · pt tira(s) (something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use) · pl ramiączko (a shoulder strap) · el λουρί (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · it cinghia (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · es barzón (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · hu fenőszíj (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · gl vincallo (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it reggetta (carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.) · es coyunda (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fr sangle (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · de Streichriemen (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · pt tira (carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.) · sv axelband (a shoulder strap) · ms belibir (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · mi tarapu (specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging) · mn сур (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · cs ramínko (a shoulder strap) · pt tira (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · bg ремък (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · es cincho (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · sv remsa (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · es cincha (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · la lōrum (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · it fascetta (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fr bandoulière (a shoulder strap) · ru пого́н (a shoulder strap) · fi remmi (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · es correa (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fi suikale (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · hi पट्टा (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · sl jermen (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · el ιμάντας (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · pt lima (a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop) · gl soga (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · es cornal (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · hy ուսադիր (a shoulder strap) · es tirante (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · es tireta (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · gsw Bretschel (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · sv band (a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass) · it cinturino (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · no rem (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like) · fi hihna (a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like)

strap en · VERB

Pronunciation

/stɾap/ (Scotland, Wales)
/stɹɛp/ (New-Zealand)
/stɹap/ (British, Northern-England, Southern, Standard)
audio AU!Australia
/stɹæp/ (Australia, Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Meanings

(transitive) To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
(transitive) To fasten or bind with a strap.
- I strapped my son into the back seat.
- Can't breathe right now / You believe me, don't you? Please believe what I just said / See, The Dead ain't touring and this wasn't all in my head / See, they took me by the hand and invited me right in / Then they showed me something, I don't even know where to begin / Strapped down to my bed, feet cold and eyes red / I'm out of my head, am I alive, am I dead? / Can't remember what they said 2006, “Rosetta Stoned”, in 10,000 Days (Progressive Metal), performed by Tool:
(transitive) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.
- to strap a razor
(transitive) To slap or stroke the muscled areas of a horse with a cloth or pad, a form of massage meant to improve muscle tone.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
strapping	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
strop		alternative	lexicographic
straps	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
strapped	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
strapped	Tense=Past		lexicographic
strope		alternative	lexicographic

Deriveds

strap on · straphang · strap on the feedbag · strap-on · strap on the boots · strap in · strap on a pair · strap up

Translations (16)

hu korbácsol (beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash) · fi teroittaa (sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor) · it affastellare (fasten or bind with a strap) · fi kiinnittää hihnalla (fasten or bind with a strap) · hu odaszijaz (fasten or bind with a strap) · hu fen (sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor) · es acoyundar (fasten or bind with a strap) · kix vìang (fasten or bind with a strap) · es flejar (fasten or bind with a strap) · fi kiinnittää remmillä (fasten or bind with a strap) · hu megkorbácsol (beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash) · it frustare (beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash) · it affilare (sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor) · mi tarapu (beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash) · hu megfen (sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor) · fi antaa remmiä (beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash)

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strap en · VERB

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