strapping

• Qualifie une personne, généralement un homme, qui est grande, forte et d'apparence robuste et en bonne santé.

Describes a person, typically a man, who is tall, strong, and healthy-looking.

1. Muscular and heavily builtB2informal

   Having a strong, robust, and physically imposing physique.

   bâti, costaud

   • He was a strapping young man who worked on the farm.
   • The strapping bodyguard stood by the entrance.
   • She admired his strapping build as he lifted the heavy crate.

   Synonymesbeefybrawnyburlyhuskymuscularpowerfulrobustruggedsolidstrongsturdy

   Antonymesdelicatefeeblefrailpunyscrawnyslightweak

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attacher ou de fixer quelque chose avec une sangle, ou de lier étroitement.

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

1. Tie with a strapB1formal

   To fasten or secure something using a strap.

   attacher avec une sangle

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindbucklecinchfastenlashsecuretietruss

   Antonymesfreeloosenreleaseunbindunbuckleundounfastenunstrapuntie

2. Beat severely with a whip or rodC1formal

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

   fouetter violemment

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

   Synonymesbeatbeltbirchcanefloglashscourgeswitchthrashwhip

3. Sharpen with a strapC2formal

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

   Repasser au cuir

   • 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.

   Synonymeshonesharpenwhet

4. Secure a sprained joint with a strapB2formal

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

   bander une entorse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbandagebindtapewrap