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strapping

verb

Meaning

  1. To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
  2. To fasten or bind with a strap.
  3. To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop
  4. Adhesive plaster for strapping injuries.
  5. A length of narrow material to be used for straps, or straps collectively.
  6. A beating with a strap.
  7. The act of fastening with a strap.
  8. Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust.
  9. Of a young woman: full of vigor; lusty.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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