strap
noun
a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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My 4-year-old son will be strapping on his tiny backpack for the first day of pre-K in a few weeks, and I’m wondering: how concerned should I be?
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2022