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strap noun 1 a a narrow strip of leather or fabric which can be used for hanging something from, carrying or fastening something, etc; b in compounds • watchstrap. 2 a (also shoulder strap) either of a pair of strips of fabric by which a garment hangs from the shoulders; b in compounds • bra-strap. 3 a a leather belt that is used for giving a beating as punishment; b (the strap) a beating of this kind, formerly used in some schools • got the strap for being cheeky. 4 a loop that hangs down on a bus or train to provide a hand-hold for a standing passenger. verb (strapped, strapping) 1 (also strap up) to fasten or bind something with a strap or straps. 2 to beat something with a strap. strapless adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: a dialect form of strop1.

strap something on to fix something on or secure it in place • strapped on his holster.

strap someone or something in or into something to secure them or it with straps • strapped the baby into her safety seat.

strap something up to bandage (eg a wound).