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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
Amebelle Sleeveless Jumpsuit With adjustable straps, a square neckline, tulip hems, and a relaxed fit, this linen-blend jumpsuit makes an easy, breezy outfit. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Even the straps are made with comfort in mind, thanks to a supersoft jersey lining that prevents rubbing and chafing. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 Her warm metallic heels had the same thick platform, tall tapered heel and straps crossing the toes, instep and ankle. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Its artificial muscles resemble cords built into clothing, while the supporting straps fit close to the body. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Unlike the other dresses above, this one has a subtle V-neckline and adjustable straps to find your perfect fit. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
  1. belts
  2. cinches
  3. tapes
  4. ties
  5. threads
Noun
  • Knight brought both belts into the ring, distracting the referee by throwing the world title in the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In 1990, with a decade of ups and downs under their belts, the couple had a Hindu wedding ceremony in Bali.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 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
  • His three-day sentencing hearing featured emotional victim impact statements, tapes of his confessions to police and insights into his twisted desire for infamy and obsession with school shooters.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The wells family attorney, Ben Crump, told reporters on Thursday that his team has the audio tapes from the call and plans to retain consultants and audio experts to analyze them.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 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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