strap
noun
a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
is strapping
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present progressiveof strap (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The bigger point: A true index investor following the teachings of a giant like Bogle is strapping in for the roller coaster ride.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2022
The first round of the NFL draft unfolds Thursday night, and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is strapping in for the ride of his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2019
This Halloween, Ms. Segura, wearing ears and a tail, is strapping baby Santiago, 4 months, face-forward into a brown carrier and the two are going as Kanga and Roo from Winnie the Pooh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2015
The 39-year-old is strapping on her dancing shoes and plenty of eye-popping, sparkly gowns as co-host of the hit ABC show "Dancing With the Stars," which started its 12th season last week.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2011
"We shall have to hurry a bit," Nancy said, "James is strapping the two trunks, the suit-cases are out in the hall, and we must be ready in twenty minutes."
From Dorothy Dainty at Glenmore by Amy Brooks
