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- [strap-ing]
- /ˈstræp ɪŋ/
- /ˈstræp.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [strap-ing]
- /ˈstræp ɪŋ/
Definitions of strapping word
- adjective strapping powerfully built; robust. 1
- adjective strapping large; whopping. 1
- noun strapping a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together. 1
- noun strapping a looped band by which an item may be held, pulled, lifted, etc., as a bootstrap or a ring that standing passengers may hold on to in a bus, subway, or the like. 1
- noun strapping a strop for a razor. 1
- noun strapping a long, narrow object or piece of something; strip; band. 1
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Origin of strapping
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; strap + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Strapping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strapping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
strapping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strapping
adj strapping
- able-bodied — An able-bodied person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability.
- alive and kicking — If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active.
- all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
- athletic — Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics.
- ball of fire — a very lively person
adjective strapping
- aper — a person who apes, a mimic
- beefy — Someone, especially a man, who is beefy has a big body and large muscles.
- gorillalike — (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a gorilla.
- hulk — the body of an old or dismantled ship.
- hunk — a large piece or lump; chunk.
noun strapping
- bandage — A bandage is a long strip of cloth which is wrapped around a wounded part of someone's body to protect or support it.
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