Phrase Hound found 32 phrases and 18 compound words that contain straps. The most common are listed below. Open straps in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 32
- shoulder-strapsplural of shoulder-strap: One of the two short straps connected to the front and back of a garment and going over the shoulders.
- watch strapsplural of watch strap: A band of leather, metal, plastic, or other material that fastens a wristwatch to the wrist.
- spaghetti strapsplural of spaghetti strap: A very thin shoulder strap on a dress, etc.
- jock strapsplural of jock strap: An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
- tie down strapsplural of tie down strap: A rope, strap, chain, or line used to secure and hold down a load, cargo, equipment during transport.
- Arab strapsplural of Arab strap: A device, usually made of leather with a metal ring, that is fastened around the penis and testicles to sustain erection.
- bill strapsplural of bill strap: A simple paper device designed to hold a specific denomination and number of banknotes in a bundle.
- breast strapsplural of breast strap: A piece of horse tack for preventing the saddle from slipping backwards.
- currency strapsplural of currency strap: A simple paper device designed to hold a specific denomination and number of banknotes in a bundle.
- hand strapsplural of hand strap: A short strap, typically used to hold a camera
- lip-strapsplural of lip-strap: A small strap with a buckle running between the cheeks of a bit, to prevent the horse from biting on the cheek of the bit in its mouth.
- monkey-strapsplural of monkey-strap
- pole-strapsplural of pole-strap: Synonym of polepiece (“a heavy strap which attaches the end of a carriage pole to the collar of a draught animal”).
- posing strapsplural of posing strap: A thong-style undergarment worn by male bodybuilders or models for physique magazines.
- snap strapsplural of snap strap: A strong elasticated tow strap, used for pulling a vehicle out of a bog.
- spider strapsplural of spider strap: A system of connected straps (for example on luggage or for equine use).
- straps upthird-person singular simple present indicative of strap up: To fasten with a strap
- throat strapsplural of throat strap: A strap going round the throat of a horse, to keep the bridle in place.
- wrist strapsplural of wrist strap: A strap worn around the wrist to circumvent straining the hand by translocating the borne load to the stronger parts of the arm when carrying or lifting an item.
- razor strapsplural of razor strap: A broad, heavy leather strop, designed to whet a razor on
- kicking strapsplural of kicking strap: A piece of rope that connects the lower end of the mast and the boom in order to provide a means for exerting downward force on the boom and thus controlling the shape of the sail.
- octopus strapsplural of octopus strap: Synonym of bungee cord (“elastic fabric-bound strap for securing luggage”).
- pole-pin-strapsplural of pole-pin-strap: The small piece of leather that is passed through an eye in the top of the pole-pin of a carriage, to keep it in place.
- shawl strapsplural of shawl strap: A pair of leather straps fitted to a handle, used for carrying shawls, rugs, etc.
- bike jockey strapsplural of bike jockey strap: A jockstrap.
Compound words 18
- jockstrapsplural of jockstrap: An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
- bootstrapsplural of bootstrap: A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.
- backstrapsplural of backstrap: A pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.
- blackstrapsplural of blackstrap: The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar cane, used in manufacturing and cattle feed.
- breaststrapsplural of breaststrap: A piece of horse tack for preventing the saddle from slipping backwards.
- chinstrapsplural of chinstrap: A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin.
- chokestrapsplural of chokestrap: A strap leading from the bellyband to the lower part of the collar, to keep the collar in place.
- Gilstrapsplural of Gilstrap: A surname from Old English.
- handstrapsplural of handstrap: A short strap, typically used to hold a camera
- headstrapsplural of headstrap: A strap that holds something onto the head.