strap
noun
a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
were 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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King took a seat on a couch and grabbed his powder blue suspenders with both hands, as if he were strapping in for a ride.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2015
Men who once were strapping and healthy are dying in their 40s.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 23, 2010
In four world capitals, statesmen were strapping on their diplomatic rucksacks, picking their Sherpas and testing their nonslip boots for the hazardous climb to the Parley at the Summit.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its inhabitants, to judge from skeletons found on the site, were strapping fellows well over six feet tall.
From Time Magazine Archive
The nights were cold, but the days were warm; and all four of them were strapping young men, used to taking care of themselves, and brimful of fun.
From Winter Fun by William O. Stoddard
