All strap synonyms
strap
S s noun strap
- cat-o'-nine-tails — a rope whip consisting of nine knotted thongs, used formerly to flog prisoners
- goatskin — the skin or hide of a goat.
- ligament — Anatomy, Zoology. a band of tissue, usually white and fibrous, serving to connect bones, hold organs in place, etc.
- bandeau — a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
- whip — to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses.
verb strap
- hitch — to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts.
- cudgeling — a short, thick stick used as a weapon; club.
- ferruled — Having a ferrule.
- glueing — Present participle of glue; obsolete spelling of gluing.
- do a number on — a numeral or group of numerals.
- birching — the action of beating someone, esp a naughty schoolchild, with a birch
- manacled — a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
- burn up — If something burns up or if fire burns it up, it is completely destroyed by fire or strong heat.
- lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- yoke — a device for joining together a pair of draft animals, especially oxen, usually consisting of a crosspiece with two bow-shaped pieces, each enclosing the head of an animal. Compare harness (def 1).
- lash — an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore.
- brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
- belt — A belt is a strip of leather or cloth that you fasten round your waist.