strap

A noun referring to a long, narrow strip of flexible material, such as leather or fabric, used for fastening, securing, carrying, or holding something in place.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинную узкую полосу гибкого материала, такого как кожа или ткань, используемую для закрепления, фиксации, переноски или удержания чего-либо на месте.esSustantivo que designa una tira larga y estrecha de material flexible, como cuero o tela, utilizada para sujetar, asegurar, transportar o mantener algo en su lugar.frNom désignant une longue bande étroite de matériau flexible, comme du cuir ou du tissu, utilisée pour attacher, fixer, porter ou maintenir quelque chose en place.deEin schmaler, langer Streifen aus flexiblem Material wie Leder oder Stoff, der zum Befestigen, Festhalten, Tragen oder Sichern von etwas dient.ptSubstantivo que designa uma tira longa e estreita de material flexível, como couro ou tecido, usada para prender, fixar, carregar ou segurar algo no lugar.zh名词，指一条狭长而柔韧的材料（如皮革、布料、尼龙等），用于系紧、固定、捆绑、提携或保持某物位置。arاسم يدل على شريط طويل ضيق من مادة مرنة مثل الجلد أو القماش، يُستخدم لتثبيت شيء ما أو شده أو حمله أو ربطه في مكانه.

1. Binding strip B1 formal

   An elongated strip, typically made of leather or a similar material, used to bind things together or hold something in position.

   • He used a leather strap to secure the suitcase.
   • The watch has a comfortable nylon strap.
   • The straps on the backpack were adjusted for a better fit.

   ruРеменьesCorrea de sujeciónfrsangle de fixationdeRiemenptTira de amarraçãozh带子arشريط الربط

   Synonyms: bandbeltbindingcordthongtie

2. Hanging loop B1 formal

   A loop of material, often leather, suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train for passengers to hold onto.

   • She held onto the strap to keep her balance on the moving bus.
   • The train was so crowded that he had to grab a strap.
   • Passengers were hanging from the straps during rush hour.

   ruПорученьesasa colgantefrpoignée suspenduedeHalteschlaufeptAlça de apoiozh吊环arحلقة التعليق

3. Shoulder band A2 formal

   A band that goes over the shoulder to support a garment or bag.

   • The dress has thin straps that tie at the shoulders.
   • She adjusted the strap of her handbag.
   • The guitar strap was too long for him.

   ruЛямкаestirantefrBretelledeSchulterriemenptAlça de ombrozh肩带arحزام الكتف

   Synonyms: bandsling

4. Whip B2 formal

   A strip of leather used for flogging, typically as a form of punishment.

   • The prisoner was punished with a leather strap.
   • In the past, teachers used a strap to discipline students.
   • The whip was made from a single strip of leather.

   ruРеменьesCorrea para azotarfrFouet en lanière de cuirdeRiemenptCorreiazh鞭子arسوط جلدي

   Synonyms: beltlashscourgethongwhip

• straps plural form
• straps' possessive plural form
• strap's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or securing something with a strap, or to bind tightly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по закреплению или фиксации чего-либо с помощью ремня, или для тугого связывания.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de sujetar o fijar algo con una correa, o de atar firmemente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attacher ou de fixer quelque chose avec une sangle, ou de lier étroitement.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Befestigen oder Fixieren von etwas mit einem Riemen oder Gurt zu bezeichnen, oder für das feste Zusammenschnüren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de prender ou fixar algo com uma correia, cinta ou tira, ou de amarrar firmemente.zh动词，表示用带子、皮带等将某物固定、系紧或捆绑起来。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تثبيت شيء أو شده بحزام، أو على ربطه بإحكام.

1. Tie with a strap B1 formal

   To fasten or secure something using a strap.

   • He strapped the suitcase to the roof of the car.
   • She strapped the baby into the car seat.
   • Make sure you strap the box tightly before shipping.

   ruПривязывать ремнёмesatar con correafrattacher avec une sangledeMit einem Riemen festbindenptPrender com correiazh用带子捆扎arربط بحزام

   Synonyms: bindbucklecinchfastenlashsecuretietruss

   Antonyms: freeloosenreleaseunbindunbuckleundounfastenunstrapuntie

2. Beat severely with a whip or rod C1 formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly with a strap, whip, or rod as punishment.

   • In the past, teachers would strap students for misbehavior.
   • The cruel master strapped the servant for his mistake.
   • He was strapped for stealing bread.

   ruПороть ремнёмesAzotar con correa o varafrfouetter violemmentdeMit dem Riemen schlagenptSurrar com cintozh用皮带抽打arالجلد بالسوط أو العصا

   Synonyms: beatbeltbirchcanefloglashscourgeswitchthrashwhip

3. Sharpen with a strap C2 formal

   To hone the edge of a blade, especially a razor, by rubbing it against a leather strap.

   • The barber strapped his razor before shaving the customer.
   • He carefully strapped the knife to get a finer edge.
   • You need to strap the blade regularly to maintain its sharpness.

   ruПравить на ремнеesAsentar con correafrRepasser au cuirdeAuf dem Riemen abziehenptAssentar no courozh用皮带磨刀arشحذ على السير

   Synonyms: honesharpenwhet

4. Secure a sprained joint with a strap B2 formal

   To bind or support an injured joint, such as an ankle or wrist, using a strap or bandage.

   • The doctor strapped his sprained ankle to prevent further injury.
   • She strapped her wrist after the fall.
   • He strapped the knee tightly to reduce swelling.

   ruЗафиксировать повязкойesvendarfrbander une entorsedeMit einem Verband fixierenptImobilizar com atadurazh用绷带固定arتثبيت المفصل برباط

   Synonyms: bandagebindtapewrap

• strapped past participle
• strapped past simple
• strapping present participle
• straps third person singular