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strappy

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strap   (strāp)   
n.  
    1. A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.

    2. Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.

  1. A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.

  2. A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand.

  3. A razor strop.

  4. 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.]
strap'py adj.
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