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1. (noun) strap
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

2. (noun) strap
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

3. (noun) strap, shoulder strap
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

4. (verb) strap
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

5. (verb) strap
tie with a strap

6. (verb) flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce
beat severely with a whip or rod
"The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"

7. (verb) strap
sharpen with a strap
"strap a razor"

8. (verb) strap
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

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