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strap

noun
  1. whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
  2. an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
  3. a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
    shoulder strap
  4. hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train
verb
  1. to secure, especially a sprained joint, with a strap
    “They strapped their elbow to avoid further injury.”
  2. sharpen with a strap
    “strap a razor”
  3. tie with a strap
  4. beat severely with a whip or rod
    whip