straps

Noun

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
• plural of strap

Verb

• tie with a strap
• beat severely with a whip or rod
• sharpen with a strap
• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
• third-person singular simple present indicative of strap

Synonyms

flog, lash, lather, shoulder strap, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip

Antonyms

unstrap