Strap
51Strap head — Strap Strap, n. [OE. strope, AS. stropp, L. stroppus, struppus, perhaps fr. Gr. ? a band or cord, fr. ? to twist, to turn (cf. {Strophe}). Cf. {Strop} a strap, a piece of rope.] 1. A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like;… …
52Strap hinge — Strap Strap, n. [OE. strope, AS. stropp, L. stroppus, struppus, perhaps fr. Gr. ? a band or cord, fr. ? to twist, to turn (cf. {Strophe}). Cf. {Strop} a strap, a piece of rope.] 1. A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like;… …
53Strap rail — Strap Strap, n. [OE. strope, AS. stropp, L. stroppus, struppus, perhaps fr. Gr. ? a band or cord, fr. ? to twist, to turn (cf. {Strophe}). Cf. {Strop} a strap, a piece of rope.] 1. A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like;… …
54Strap (disambiguation) — Strap may refer to:*The Straps, the band. *Lower third, the graphics at the bottom of telecasts, in the UK known as a strap or namestrap.*In nautical usage a strap is a short rope (or cable) with two loops at both ends, forming an eight without… …
55strap´like´ — strap «strap», noun, verb, strapped, strap|ping. –n. 1. a narrow strip of leather or other material that bends easily: »the straps of a wheel or pulley, to beat someone with a strap. SYNONYM(S): thong …
56Strap-shaped — a. Shaped like a strap; ligulate; as, a strap shaped corolla. [1913 Webster] …
57strap-hanger — strapˈ hanger noun 1. A standing passenger in a train, bus, etc who holds on to a strap for safety 2. Any person who commutes using public transport • • • Main Entry: ↑strap …
58strap|hang|er — «STRAP HANG uhr», noun. Informal. a passenger in a bus, subway, or train, who cannot get a seat and stands holding on to a strap, rod, or other support …
59strap|less — «STRAP lihs», adjective, noun. –adj. having no strap or straps; not fitted with straps: »a strapless gown. –n. a strapless garment or undergarment …
60strap-game — strapˈ game noun The game of fast and loose • • • Main Entry: ↑strap …
