strap
noun
a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
straps
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pluralof strap.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof strap (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
strapnouna narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
Example Sentences
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The Mark II suit, with its Army green hue, zippers, pull strings and brown straps, looks like it belongs on the cover of a 1960s sci-fan fan magazine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Archaeologists later excavated a sword still in its scabbard, decorated straps, buckles, rings, ornaments and chariot wheel axle caps.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
As ever, Zendaya stole the show with a floor-length Tamara Ralph champagne silk crepe gown with spider webby straps, matching the white carpet in Leicester Square.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
General contractor Enrique Valdez of Azteca 111 Builder Inc. was tasked with cutting the ratchet straps securing Pinky, seemingly putting an end to the bird’s reign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
I pull my bathing suit straps tighter so I don’t have such a big gap in the front.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
