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strapping

1 American  
[strap-ing] / ˈstræp ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. powerfully built; robust.

  2. large; whopping.

strapping 2 American  
[strap-ing] / ˈstræp ɪŋ /

noun

  1. straps collectively.

  2. material used to make a strap or straps.

    manufacturers of plastic strapping.
strapping British  
/ ˈstræpɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) tall and sturdy

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Etymology

Origin of strapping1

First recorded in 1650–60; strap + -ing 2

Origin of strapping1

First recorded in 1800–10; strap + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Her jealousy is delicious when Skarsgård’s strapping wooden groom makes the other men look small, telling Colman that she’s “the reason I live and breathe.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wang seemingly gestured towards her groin when she called the physio and returned with heavy strapping on her upper right leg.

From Barron's

Mboko, with heavy strapping on her right leg, was broken again to slump 1-0 behind in the second set as she struggled to find any answers.

From Barron's

Ser Duncan the Tall, is a strapping but awkward young man with little confidence and few skills.

From Los Angeles Times

When it finally arrives in theaters, I’ll be strapping on my rocket-powered roller skates to get there as quick as possible.

From Los Angeles Times

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