Synonyms for strap
stræpstrap

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1. strapnoun

   an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

   Synonyms:
   shoulder strap

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

2. strapnoun

   hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

   Synonyms:
   shoulder strap

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

3. strap, shoulder strapnoun

   a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

   Synonyms:
   shoulder strap

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

4. strapverb

   whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

   Synonyms:
   shoulder strap

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

5. strapverb

   tie with a strap

   Synonyms:
   whip, trounce, flog, lash, slash, lather, welt

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

6. flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounceverb

   beat severely with a whip or rod

   "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"

   Synonyms:
   lambast, chide, welt, whip, convulse, crush, vanquish, blister, beat out, thresh, rack up, scald, slash, beat, reproof, trounce, flog, berate, jactitate, chew out, cut down, have words, lambaste, thresh about, bawl out, dress down, thrash about, take to task, worst, chew up, call down, lather, cane, thrash, toss, soap, reprimand, scold, lash, mop up, rebuke, whisk, jaw, rag, gash, pip, call on the carpet, remonstrate, lecture, shell

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

7. strapverb

   sharpen with a strap

   "strap a razor"

   Synonyms:
   whip, trounce, flog, lash, slash, lather, welt

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

8. strapverb

   secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

   Synonyms:
   whip, trounce, flog, lash, slash, lather, welt

   Antonyms:
   unstrap

Matched Categories

1. • Band
   • Fasten
   • Hanger
   • Leather Strip
   • Medicine
   • Sharpen
   • Tie

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. strapnoun

   Synonyms:
   thong

2. strapnoun

   Synonyms:
   strop, razor-strap, razor-strop

3. strapnoun

   Synonyms:
   ligature, tie, band

4. strapverb

   Synonyms:
   whip (with a strap)

5. strapverb

   Synonyms:
   bind (with a strap), fasten

6. strapverb

   Synonyms:
   strop, sharpen (on a strap)

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. strapnoun

   Synonyms:
   thong, strop, leash

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "strap":

   correa, webbing, belt, jugular, clamp, bracelet, straps, girth, thong

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1. David Oliver:

   I am used to doing repeat 110's at practice, so I said 'it would be like training' and stayed focused, when they said we had to go again, I was like 'alright, let's just strap it up and let's get ready to rock!

2. Elizabeth Weinberg:

   They basically just do n’t get wet and wo n’t slip off in the sand because of the ankle strap.

3. Jessie Holeva:

   Personally, I love the fact that you can always get a new strap and switch things up to suit your style.

4. Jesse Jackson:

   A check or credit card, a Gucci bag strap, anything of value will do. Give as you live.

5. Connie LaBouff:

   The single strap hook and loop will allow him to put his shoes on and adjust them to the tightness he personally needs, the reinforced toe means that he will be able to wear a pair he is used to longer without the anxiety of changing shoes.