strapping (ˈstræpɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- (prenominal) tall and sturdy
Word Origin
C17: from strap (in the archaic sense: to work vigorously)strap (stræp)
Definitions
noun
- a long strip of leather or similar material, for binding trunks, baggage, or other objects
- a strip of leather or similar material used for carrying, lifting, or holding
- a loop of leather, rubber, etc, suspended from the roof in a bus or train for standing passengers to hold on to
- a razor strop
- business a triple option on a security or commodity consisting of one put option and two call options at the same price and for the same period Compare strip2 (sense 5)
- Irish derogatory slang a shameless or promiscuous woman
- See the strap
- short for shoulder strap
- See hit one's straps
verb
Word forms: straps, strapping, strapped
(tr) - to tie or bind with a strap
- to beat with a strap
- to sharpen with a strap or strop
Word Origin
C16: variant of stropUsage examples
Some of the hunters had already moved outside and were comparing guns and strapping on ammunition belts.
, Prosecutor (1986)The heartfelt `Human' sees Rob strapping on a burgundy Gibson, while the swaggering `The Truth Is No Words ' sets the dancefloor alight.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)Daniel, a strapping 15-year-old, is in conflict with his Grade 9 teacher, a situation familiar to many parents.
canada.com (2004)There, a routine day found Natalie among a team of 20 frantically preparing 1,000 strapping male extras for a battle scene.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)Our image of him was still of a strapping , muscular-looking man of forty-five, with a centre parting in his flat black hair.
, SHOOTING HISTORY: A Personal Journey (2004)