Strap Meaning in English
word
/ˈstɹæp/
strap
/stɹˈæp/
strap
Definition
A strip of leather, cloth, or another material used to hold, fasten, or carry something. It can also refer to securing or attaching something using such a strip.
Usage & Nuances
Common for bags, watches, shoes, and safety gear ('shoulder strap', 'watch strap'). As a verb, it means to fasten, usually with strong or secure attachment. 'Strap in' means to buckle in tightly, especially for safety.
Spanish: correa - tira - cintaPortuguese (BR): alça - tira - correiaPortuguese (PT): alça - tira - correiaChinese (Simplified): 带子 - 皮带Chinese (Traditional): 帶子 - 皮帶Hindi: पट्टाArabic: حزام - شريطBengali: পট্টি - ফিতাRussian: ремешок - лямка - ременьJapanese: ストラップ - 帯Vietnamese: dây đeo - dây buộcKorean: 끈 - 스트랩Turkish: kayış - askıUrdu: پٹا - تسمہIndonesian: tali - sabuk
Example Sentences
My backpack has a broken strap.
basic
He wore a watch with a leather strap.
basic
Please strap your seat belt before we start driving.
basic
I can't find the extra camera strap anywhere.
natural
Just strap the boxes together with tape so they don't fall apart.
natural
Everyone, strap in—this is going to be a bumpy ride!
natural