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/stɹæp/
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/stɹap/
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/stɾap/
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/stɹɛp/
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stɹæp
Noun
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
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The patter of feet, and clatter of strap and swivel, seemed to swell into a bewildering din, but they were almost upon the fielato offices, where the carretera entered the town, before a rifle flashed.
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like. A strap worn on the shoulder.
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A strip of thick leather used in flogging.
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a lively cobbler, that […] had scarce passed a day in his life without giving her [his wife] the discipline of the strap.
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
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A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.
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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.
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A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass. A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
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The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
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The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.
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A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.
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Had to pull a strap on a fool named Louis the Third / 'Cause I'm getting chased by the ghetto bird
Hide the straps.
Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.
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A strap-on.
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After that, I graduated up to my first serious queer relationship where I learned the ropes. The first partner who strapped me made it everything I had wished for. She was thoughtful, patient, and would take her cues from how I responded. It was the complete opposite of my first sexual experience which was deeply disappointing and harmful. She bought a new strap just for us — a purple one with a Black harness. She had trouble putting it on, and it was important to her that she didn’t get dressed in front of me. As she struggled in the bathroom with the door open I laughed. “Don’t look!” she screamed as I heard her adorably grunt. She refused my giggly filled offer of help but that little moment beautifully eased the mood for my first time, releasing the tension I felt at being awkward and so new to strap-on sex, especially with a partner who had over a decade more experience than me.
18. A strap-on harness fit for a queen because of its faux leather design and plush lining for comfortable wear. This easy-to-adjust harness fits hips up to 64 inches wide and offers a crotchless and open-back style, so you can let your creativity run wild. The harness also includes three O-rings in different sizes to support a variety of dildo bases. Peepshow Toys is an immigrant-owned sex toy boutique that promotes sex-positivity and education by only selling products created with body-safe and non-toxic materials. Promising review: "This strap is so stunning✨ Super high quality, and durable!! I’m a bigger girl, and the size it was pre-measured at was great with plenty of space for expansion. Highly recommend in the red color!!" —Cleo
One of the side effects of strap-on sex is that sore pelvic bone feeling you get after pounding into a hungry body. Silicone dildos might feel amazing inside, but they have a tendency to hit and rub against the most delicate parts of the person wearing the strap.
Synonym of strapline.
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A championship belt, or by extension, the title.
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David Arquette was given the belt because he's a celebrity. Period. I wasn't that upset about it because even the on-air product treated it as laughable. It was a "fluke" that Arquette managed to grab the strap, and he held it for less than a week. But there was no point in it....that I do agree with.
During 2002, Triple H began this run of title defences of the Big Gold Belt. He'd basically been given the strap earlier in the month and there was a feeling he didn't deserve it.
When people like me were deserting the WWE during the championship reign of JBL, "The Wrestling God", Vince didn't take the strap off of him. He's certainly not going to do anything because of this little piffle.
An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with one put and two call options on the same security at the same strike price, similar to but more bullish than a straddle.
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Verb
To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
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To fasten or bind with a strap.
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I strapped my son into the back seat.
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Can't breathe right now / You believe me, don't you? Please believe what I just said / See, The Dead ain't touring and this wasn't all in my head / See, they took me by the hand and invited me right in / Then they showed me something, I don't even know where to begin / Strapped down to my bed, feet cold and eyes red / I'm out of my head, am I alive, am I dead? / Can't remember what they said
To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.
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to strap a razor
To slap or stroke the muscled areas of a horse with a cloth or pad, a form of massage meant to improve muscle tone.
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Noun
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
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a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
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whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
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Verb
tie with a strap
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beat severely with a whip or rod
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The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced
sharpen with a strap
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strap a razor
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap