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Definition strap in British English

strap noun

[countable] noun
/stræp/
1

a narrow piece of cloth, plastic etc fixed to something that you use for holding or carrying it, or hanging it up by

Example

The bag was hanging on the chair by its strap.

Synonyms and related words
line strip stick
1.1

a similar piece of material that keeps something such as a bag closed

Example

He unbuckled the strap and lifted the lid.

Synonyms and related words
line strip stick belt braces buckle
1.2

a narrow piece of material that holds a piece of clothing on your body

Example

a watch strap

Example

a dress with thin shoulder straps

Synonyms and related words
arm armhole basque
1.3

an object that hangs from the ceiling of a bus or a train for passengers to hold

Synonyms and related words
berth bogie boxcar
Definition strap in British English