strapping

¹

[ strap-ing ]

adjective

1. powerfully built; robust.
2. large; whopping.

strapping

²

[ strap-ing ]

noun

1. straps collectively.
2. material used to make a strap or straps:

   manufacturers of plastic strapping.

strapping

/ ˈstræpɪŋ /

adjective

1. prenominal tall and sturdy

Word History and Origins

Origin of strapping¹

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

Origin of strapping²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of strapping¹

C17: from strap (in the archaic sense: to work vigorously)

Example Sentences

The edgier styling is also boxier, but in a good way, with a chiseled front fascia, brawny side panels and strapping rear end—you know, sort of like Luke Evans.

From Washington Blade

I have no hang ups about strapping boxes to my face for eight hours a day.

From Time

Strapping sensors, cameras and connectivity to wheelchairs is the first step toward possibly unlocking self-driving capabilities in the future, National Seating & Mobility says.

From Washington Post

The project hired a strapping Swedish ballet dancer to teach her the language, and by the spring of 1962 she was on her way to Sweden on her own — Jane would follow six weeks later after finishing first grade.

From Ozy

The strapping 24-year-old Brit is not only one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood but also dating ‘It Girl’ Cara Delevingne.

From The Daily Beast

Google, the Great Meddler in the Cloud, asks why we would resist strapping cameras and televisions to our heads.

From The Daily Beast

After serving for thirteen years as Det. Elliot Stabler, the strapping actor has transitioned into film.

From The Daily Beast

Oh, and don't forget about Daniel Day-Lewis' finest turn yet—or the comedy of our "strapping young Muslim socialist"-in-chief.

From The Daily Beast

The two strapping marshals behind him looked plenty strong enough to have coaxed him to his feet if he had decided otherwise.

From The Daily Beast

Some of them were drinking and eating; others were strapping provisions into portable form.

From Project Gutenberg

Strapping girls they were too; but so closely veiled that it was impossible to see what their features were like.

From Project Gutenberg

We breakfasted at daybreak, and strapping on our packs, marched down to the lake, prepared to commence our voyage.

From Project Gutenberg

You're as fine, strapping a specimen of a healthy human being as I've ever seen.'

From Project Gutenberg

A strapping fellow like myself, not so bad-looking, oft hath his uses not indented in the bond to his overlord.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• burly
• hulking
• sturdy