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noun

plural of strap
as in belts
a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something She had the nervous habit of fiddling with the strap of her watch.

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verb

present tense third-person singular of strap
as in wires

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Recent Examples of straps
Noun
This pretty pair has the same silhouette, shiny gold straps, and dainty buckles as Sarandon’s. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Featured on the spring 2026 ready-to-wear runway, the style leans into the biker aesthetic with double buckle straps adding hardware into the mix. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Constructed of shock-resistant titanium, the Ultra 2 is thinner than the original Ultra and has straps with the same air pockets as the Watch 9. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 No straps means no awkward tan lines—just endless styling possibilities with everything from linen trousers to maxi skirts. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026 The wider Velcro straps on these sandals are what give them a granny style, but the mix of patterns also offers stylishly modern vibes. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 These light-up shoes come in a variety of styles, from low-tops to high-tops and shoes with straps or laces. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
  1. belts
  2. cinches
  3. tapes
  4. ties
  5. threads
Noun
  • The strong undercard also features two world title fights, with Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly defending their belts.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Keeping coolant levels topped off, checking belts and hoses, and ensuring your engine isn’t overheating all contribute to overall performance, including the air conditioning system.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • This cinches everything into place, while also tightening down the jaws of the hasps so they can't be opened until the Cordalock is unlocked.
    — Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • The high-rise silhouette cinches your waist, too, for a comfortable yet flattering fit.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of cinches
Noun
  • Former President Joe Biden on Friday dropped his lawsuit attempting to bar the release of his memoir tapes to the public, after an appeals court ruled in favor of releasing them.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • And your equity—the stock, the restricted units, the options—ties your net worth to it as well.
    — Mike Mess, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Danko’s angelic voice sweetens every song, and the organ/piano fusion of Manuel and Hudson ties it all together.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Definition of ties
Verb
  • Meyering carefully threads the themes of parental concern and young adult independence throughout her screenplay.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Another option is a minimally invasive repair that threads a stent into the artery to close the torn vessel lining.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
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