strap
noun
a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
was strapping
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past progressiveof strap.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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By the early 18th century, French dentist Pierre Fauchard was strapping patients’ teeth to metal arches to wrangle crooked smiles into submission.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2020
“Everyone there was strapping on parachutes,” agrees Reiss.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 8, 2015
Quarterback Jared Goff was strapping on his helmet, figuring he’d have about one minute to push for a last chance to win.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2015
But Michael Clarke called incorrectly and soon he was strapping on his pads.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 7, 2012
In the practice room, Mr. Armin was strapping a metal plate to Sander's waist.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
