What part of speech is strap?

Strap can be categorized as a noun and a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. strap is a verb, present, 1st person singular of strap (infinitive).
  • 2. strap is a verb (infinitive).
  • 3. strap is a noun, singular of straps.

Inflections

Verb

Noun

What does strap mean?

Definitions

Verb

strap - tie with a strap
strap - secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
strap - sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor"
strap - beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"

Noun

strap - an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
strap - whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
strap - hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

Examples of strap

#   Sentence  
1. verb Strap a razor.
2. noun Hold on to the strap. The train will start to move soon.
3. noun Please hold on to the strap.
4. noun Tighten the strap around the suitcase.
5. noun I was compelled to hold a strap.
6. noun Please hang onto the strap.
7. noun What will I do? The strap on one of my geta has come undone.
8. noun What will I do? The strap on one of my geta is broken.
9. noun Strap yourselves in.
10. noun Oxygen Mask: If extra oxygen masks are needed, the masks will arrive automatically. Pull down the mask and put it over your mouth and nose. Fasten the strap around your head and breathe normally. Put on your own mask before assisting others.
11. noun This is a strap.
12. noun I'm bothered since the strap of my backpack tore.
13. noun The strap broke.
Sentence  
verb
Strap a razor.
noun
Hold on to the strap. The train will start to move soon.
Please hold on to the strap.
Tighten the strap around the suitcase.
I was compelled to hold a strap.
Please hang onto the strap.
What will I do? The strap on one of my geta has come undone.
What will I do? The strap on one of my geta is broken.
Strap yourselves in.
Oxygen Mask: If extra oxygen masks are needed, the masks will arrive automatically. Pull down the mask and put it over your mouth and nose. Fasten the strap around your head and breathe normally. Put on your own mask before assisting others.
This is a strap.
I'm bothered since the strap of my backpack tore.
The strap broke.

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