Definition of Strap

Noun: strap strap

An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
- shoulder strap
Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

Verb: strap (strapped,strapping) strap

Tie with a strap
Beat severely with a whip or rod
"The teacher often strapped the students";
- flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, trounce, whale [N. Amer]
Sharpen with a strap
"strap a razor"
(medicine) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap