| Front | strap |
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| Back | strap noun, verb BrE /stræp/ NAmE /stræp/ noun word origin example bank a strip of leather, cloth or other material that is used to fasten sth, keep sth in place, carry sth or hold onto sth the shoulder straps of her dress a watch with a leather strap verb verb forms word origin example bank (-pp-) 1 ~ sth + adv./prep. to fasten sb/sth in place using a strap or straps He strapped the knife to his leg. Everything had to be strapped down to stop it from sliding around. Are you strapped in (= wearing a seat belt in a car, plane, etc.)? 2 ~ sth (up) to wrap strips of material around a wound or an injured part of the body bandage I have to keep my leg strapped up for six weeks. |
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