Word Meaning

Meaning of straps

- A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.
- Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap.
- A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop.
- A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.
- A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
- A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
- The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
- The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.
- A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.
- To beat or chastise with a strap.
- To fasten or bind with a strap.
- To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

Crossword clue for straps

- A thong
- Bandage (up)
- Belt
- Guitar attachment
- Lash
- Leather strip
- Narrow band
- Return parts of leather belt
- Thong
- Watch band
- Weapon-bearing
- Cowhide thongs
- Fastening bands
- Parts of bras and belts