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STRAPS Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word straps. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word straps. (close relations)
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lashings
nounn
noun

• a large number or amount

rope
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strong line

• street names for flunitrazepam

verb

• catch with a lasso

• fasten with a rope

bands
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• instrumentalists not including string players

• a stripe or stripes of contrasting color

• an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

• a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing

• a range of frequencies between two limits

• a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

• a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

• jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

• a driving belt in machinery

• a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration

• a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

• a restraint put around something to hold it together

verb

• bind or tie together, as with a band

• attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

belts
nounn
noun

• endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

• a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

• an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found

• a vigorous blow

• a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)

• ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun

• the act of hitting vigorously

verb

• sing loudly and forcefully

• deliver a blow to

• fasten with a belt

bindings
nounn
noun

• the capacity to attract and hold something

• strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration

• the act of applying a bandage

• one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

adjective satellite

• executed with proper legal authority

bracings
nounn
noun

• a structural member used to stiffen a framework

adjective satellite

• imparting vitality and energy

buckles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

• a shape distorted by twisting or folding

verb

• fasten with a buckle or buckles

• fold or collapse

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

cinches
verbv
noun

• any undertaking that is easy to do

• stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place

• a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps

verb

• tie a cinch around

• make sure of

• get a grip on; get mastery of

fasteners
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who fastens or makes fast

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

fastenings
nounn
noun

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the act of fastening things together

girdles
nounn
noun

• an encircling or ringlike structure

• a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

verb

• cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

• put a girdle on or around

harnesses
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

• stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

verb

• put a harness

• exploit the power of

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• keep in check

ligatures
nounn
noun

• (music) a group of notes connected by a slur

• character consisting of two or more letters combined into one

• a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone

• thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)

• something used to tie or bind

• the act of tying or binding things together

loops
nounn
noun

• fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

• anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

• (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

• an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)

• the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

• a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

• the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

• an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

• a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

• a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane

verb

• move in loops

• make a loop in

• fly loops, perform a loop

• wind around something in coils or loops

• fasten or join with a loop

restraints
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

strips
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a relatively long narrow piece of something

• artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

• an airfield without normal airport facilities

• a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book

• thin piece of wood or metal

• a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music

verb

• take away possessions from someone

• get undressed

• remove the surface from

• remove substances from by a percolating liquid

• lay bare

• steal goods; take as spoils

• remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely

• strip the cured leaves from

• remove the thread (of screws)

• remove a constituent from a liquid

• take off or remove

• draw the last milk (of cows)

• remove (someone's or one's own) clothes

thongs
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

• underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants

• a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together

• minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

• a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

ties
nounn
noun

• neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

• a social or business relationship

• equality of score in a contest

• a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating

• a fastener that serves to join or connect

• the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

• (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value

• one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track

• a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied

verb

• fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

• finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.

• limit or restrict to

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• form a knot or bow in

• create social or emotional ties

• perform a marriage ceremony

• make by tying pieces together

• unite musical notes by a tie

flog
verb, nounv, n
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• beat with a cane

lash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

• leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

• a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• lash or flick about sharply

• strike as if by whipping

• bind with a rope, chain, or cord

Best Hypernyms For STRAPS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for straps, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
band beat bind fasten fix hanger secure sharpen tie whip
Phrases (2)
leather stripwork over

Alternatives for LASHINGS

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