noun / verb
strap
STRAP/stræp/
A narrow flexible strip used to secure something.
The narrow brown leather strap has a buckle and punched holes.
Etymology
Middle English strope named a loop or strap on a harness. The modern meaning retains that practical idea of a narrow, flexible band used for fastening or securing.
In context
the hide off of their horses but let's jump in the spur straps now so some spur straps are a lot thinner like this one and the way a spur strap works is it attaches to the spur
More examples
- She tightens the strap under her bike helmet.
- We strap the cooler to the luggage rack.
- He carries the bag by its shoulder strap.
Forms
strap · straps · strapped · strapping
strapless adjective — Made without straps for support.