Strap

strap, n. A long, narrow slip of cloth, leather, or other material, of various forms and for various uses; an instrument for sharpening a razor; a strop. (Carp.) An iron plate for connecting 2 or more timbers, to which is screwed by bolts. (Mach.) A band or strip of metal, usually curved, to clasp and hold other parts. (Xaut.) A piece of rope formed into a circle, used to retain a block in its position.— v. [strapped (strapt), -pixg.] To beat or chastise with a strap; to fasten or bind with a strap; to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop, as a razor. [ME. strope, AS. stropp, a noose, loop, L. struppus, a strap, thong, Gr. strophos, a twisted band, cord, strepkein, to twist see Strophe.] — Strappa'do, n. A military punishment, which consisted in drawing an offender to the top of a beam, and letting him fall. — To punish or torture by the strappado. strap pat a, a pull, the strappado, siin, cube, full moon. cow, oil STREAM strap pare, to pull, wring, HG. strap/en, to pull tight, prob. L. struppus.j