Strap: meaning, definitions and examples

Strap can also be a slang term with a negative connotation, referring to a weapon, especially a gun.

• He bragged about the strap he carried in his bag. (negative connotation)

Band is typically used to refer to a narrow strip of material that encircles an object. It is often used for jewelry, clothing accessories, or in descriptions of circular objects.

• She wore a gold band on her finger.
• The hat had a colorful band around it.

Belt refers to a strip of material, usually leather or fabric, worn around the waist to support clothing or for decorative purposes.

• He tightened his belt before starting the trek.
• She wore a wide belt with her dress.

Thong typically refers to a type of minimal clothing, such as underwear or swimwear, or a strip of leather used in securing or tying something, but it is primarily recognized in modern context as the minimal underwear.

• She wore a thong bikini to the beach.
• The sandals had thongs that wrapped around the ankles.

Typically used when referring to fastening something with a strap or something that resembles a strap, such as in clothing or securing objects.

• She strapped the helmet under her chin
• Make sure to strap the luggage tightly to the roof of the car

General term for closing or securing something, often used with clothes (buttons, zippers) or safety devices (seatbelts).

• Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff
• You need to fasten your coat; it's cold outside

Used when emphasizing the importance of making something safe or stable, often referring to safety, security, or stability.

• Make sure to secure the bike to the rack with a lock
• The documents were securely locked in a safe

Used when describing the action of connecting or holding something together with a string, rope, or similar material.

• He tied the rope to the tree and started climbing
• She tied her hair back into a ponytail