strap
Noun
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An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position (synset 104340267)
is a type of: leather strip - implement consisting of a strip of leathersubtypes:
- bootstrap - a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
- cheekpiece - either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
- chin strap - a strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place
- crupper - a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
- latchet - a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot
- noseband, nosepiece - a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
- rein - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
- strop - a leather strap used to sharpen razors
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Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train;
Passengers hold onto it (synset 104340847)is a type of: hanger - anything from which something can be hung -
A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag (synset 104340638)
is a type of: band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)is a part of:
- brace, gallus, suspender - elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
- bandeau, bra, brassiere - an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
- chemise, shift, shimmy, slip, teddy - a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- golf bag - golf equipment consisting of a bag for carrying golf clubs and balls
same as: shoulder strap -
Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging (synset 104340125)
is a type of: whip - an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whippingsubtypes: tawse - a leather strap for punishing children
Verb
- Tie with a strap (synset 201292095)
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Beat severely with a whip or rod (synset 201413739)
"The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"is a type of: beat, beat up, work over - give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggressionsubtypes:
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Sharpen with a strap (synset 200393562)
"strap a razor"is a type of: sharpen - make sharp or sharper
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Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap (synset 200083276)
referred to in: 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
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