| BACKSTRAP | • backstrap n. A pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe. • backstrap n. The backbone of a book. • backstrap n. A loin of meat consisting of the muscle on each side of the spine. |
| BOOTSTRAP | • bootstrap n. A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on. • bootstrap n. A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid. • bootstrap n. (Computing) The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory. |
| CHINSTRAP | • chinstrap n. A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin. • chinstrap n. A form of beard that follows the jawline but does not cover the rest of the chin. • chinstrap n. A band of colour below a bird’s mouth, resembling the chinstrap of a helmet. |
| ESTRAPADE | • estrapade n. The rearing, plunging, and kicking actions of a horse trying to get rid of its rider. • ESTRAPADE n. (French) a horse's attempt to throw its rider. |
| JOCKSTRAP | • jockstrap n. (Sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise. • jock␣strap n. Alternative form of jockstrap. • JOCKSTRAP n. a genital support worn esp. by men participating in athletics. |
| STRAPHANG | • straphang v. (Intransitive) To ride public transport while standing and holding onto a strap. • strap-hang v. Alternative form of straphang. • STRAPHANG v. of a passenger in a train or bus, to hold on to a strap for safety. |
| STRAPHUNG | • straphung v. Simple past tense and past participle of straphang. • STRAPHANG v. of a passenger in a train or bus, to hold on to a strap for safety. |
| STRAPLESS | • strapless adj. Without a strap or straps; usually describing women’s clothing without shoulder straps. • STRAPLESS adj. without (shoulder) straps. • STRAPLESS n. a strapless garment. |
| STRAPLIKE | • straplike adj. Resembling or characteristic of a strap. • STRAPLIKE adj. like a strap. |
| STRAPLINE | • strapline n. (Journalism) A secondary heading, especially one printed above another. • strapline n. (Britain) A memorable slogan attached to a commercial brand. • strap␣line n. Alternative form of strapline. |
| STRAPPADO | • strappado n. A form of torture in which the victim is hung from the ceiling by a rope attached to the hands, which… • strappado v. (Transitive) To torture by means of this device. • STRAPPADO n. (Italian) a form of torture in which victim is left dangling from a rope. |
| STRAPPERS | • strappers n. Plural of strapper. • STRAPPER n. an apprentice, a learner. |
| STRAPPIER | • strappier adj. Comparative form of strappy: more strappy. • STRAPPY adj. having straps. |
| STRAPPING | • strapping v. Present participle of strap. • strapping adj. Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust. • strapping adj. (Obsolete) Of a young woman: full of vigor; lusty. |
| STRAPWORT | • strapwort n. The plant Corrigiola litoralis. • STRAPWORT n. a seaside plant of the pink family. |