strapping
ˈstræpɪŋ
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Definition of strapping - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
appearancetall and robust in appearance
  • The strapping athlete towered over his competitors.
brawny burly
2.
fitnesshaving a strong and muscular build
  • He is a strapping young man with broad shoulders.
brawny burly muscular

Noun

1.
supportive bandageUKbandage used to support or hold somethingUK
  • The nurse applied a strapping to his injured leg.
binding
2.
punishmentDatedUKbeating with a strapDatedUK
  • The child received a strapping for misbehaving.
flogging lashing whipping
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Images of strapping

  • strapping: bandage used to support or hold something
    bandage used to support or hold something

Expressions with strapping

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strong and healthy young man
The strapping young lad easily lifted the heavy box.
machine that wraps tight bands around packages or boxes for shipping
The warehouse installed a new strapping machine next to the loading dock.

Origin of strapping

English, strap (a strip of leather) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with strapping included in their meaning

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movement
fasten something onto a surface by tying, wrapping, or strapping
tools
device or tool used for strapping

Examples of strapping in a sentence

  • Everyone admired the strapping figure in the parade.
  • The strapping athlete easily lifted the heavy weights.
  • She admired the strapping figure of the lifeguard.
  • She used strapping to secure the sprained wrist.
  • Proper strapping can prevent further injury.
  • The schoolmaster threatened a strapping for any latecomers.

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  1. French:costaud, strapping, ...
  2. German:stattlich, Verband, ...
  3. Italian:robusto, fasciatura, ...
  4. Spanish:fornido, vendaje, ...
  5. Portuguese:robusto, ligadura, ...
  6. Chinese:高大健壮的, 绷带, ...
  7. Japanese:たくましい, 包帯, ...
  8. Arabic:قَوِيّ البِنْيَة, ضِمادَة داعِمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָסוֹן, תַּחְבֹּשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:крепкий, поддерживающая повязка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кремезний, бинт, ...
  12. Hindi:मजबूत, सहायक पट्टी, ...
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Definition of strap - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
secure with stripsecure something using a strip of flexible material
  • He strapped the box to the roof.
bind fasten tie
2.
medicalTECH.wrap a sprained joint with a support bandTECH.
  • The nurse strapped his ankle to reduce swelling.
bandage brace wrap
3.
punishDatedUKbeat someone with a belt for punishmentDatedUK
  • The teacher used to strap students for misbehavior.
belt flog whip

Noun

1.
materiallong narrow strip of leather or cloth
  • She used a strap to secure the package.
band belt
2.
punishmentDatedUKstrip of leather used in floggingDatedUK
  • The prisoner was punished with a strap.
lash scourge whip
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Images of strap

  • strap: long narrow strip of leather or cloth
    long narrow strip of leather or cloth
  • strap: championship belt in wrestling
    championship belt in wrestling
  • strap: loop for standing passengers in transport
    loop for standing passengers in transport
  • strap: piece of leather for sharpening razors
    piece of leather for sharpening razors

Expressions with strap

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fasten a seatbelt or harness for safety
Please strap in before the roller coaster starts.
attach or fasten with a strap
She decided to strap on her helmet before riding the bike..
fasten something securely using straps
He strapped up the backpack before hiking.
strap that fits under the chin to secure a hat or helmet
He tightened the chin strap to keep his helmet in place during the ride..
strap for carrying a small bag
She used a hand strap for her purse.
strap over shoulder to hold garment or bag
She adjusted the shoulder strap of her dress.

Origin of strap

Dutch, stroop (strap) + -en (to)

Examples of strap in a sentence

  • They strapped the patient to the stretcher.
  • He had to strap his wrist before the game.
  • The therapist showed her how to strap her knee properly.
  • He threatened to strap the boy for stealing.
  • The principal decided not to strap the misbehaving student.
  • The strap on her bag broke suddenly.

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  1. French:sangler, sangle, ...
  2. German:festbinden, Riemen, ...
  3. Italian:cinghiare, cinghia, ...
  4. Spanish:atar con correas, correa, ...
  5. Portuguese:amarrar, correia, ...
  6. Chinese:用带子绑好, 带子, ...
  7. Japanese:固定する, ストラップ, ...
  8. Arabic:رَبَطَ, حِزَام, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְשׁוֹר, רְצוּעָה, ...
  10. Russian:пристегнуть, ремень, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пристебнути, ремінець, ...
  12. Hindi:बाँधना, पट्टा, ...

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