strap 
(străp)
(străp)n.
1.
a. A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.
b. Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.
2. A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.
3. A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand.
4. A razor strop.
5. A strip of leather used in flogging.
tr.v. strapped, strap·ping, straps
1. To fasten or secure with a strap.
2. To beat with a strap.
3. To sharpen (a razor, for example).
[Alteration of STROP.]
strappy adj.
- Indo-European root: ghos-ti-
- Indo-European root: ghrebh-
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- Indo-European root: ghredh-
- Indo-European root: ghrendh-
- Indo-European root: ghrē-
- Indo-European root: ghrēi-
- Indo-European root: ghwer-
- Indo-European root: ghwībh-
- Indo-European root: ghē-
- Indo-European root: gleubh-
- Indo-European root: gnō-
- Indo-European root: gr̥ə-no-
- Indo-European root: gwei-
- Indo-European root: gwelə-
- Indo-European root: gwen-
- Indo-European root: gwerə-
- Indo-European root: gwerə-
- Indo-European root: gwet-
- Indo-European root: gwhedh-
- Indo-European root: gwhen-
- Indo-European root: gwher-
- Indo-European root: gwhren-
- Indo-European root: gwhrē-
- Indo-European root: gwhī-