Unstrapped: meaning, definitions and examples

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unstrapped

 

[ ʌnˈstræpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not secured

The term 'unstrapped' refers to something that is not securely fastened or bound. It implies a lack of restraints or supports that typically hold an object in place. This can apply to various contexts, including packaging, safety equipment, or any scenario where an item is expected to be secured. The absence of strapping suggests a potential for movement or disarray.

Synonyms

loose, unbound, unfastened

Examples of usage

  • The unstrapped cargo shifted during transit.
  • He left the unstrapped helmet on the bike.
  • The unstrapped seatbelt caused a safety concern.

Translations

Translations of the word "unstrapped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desapertado

🇮🇳 अनबाँधित

🇩🇪 unbefestigt

🇮🇩 terlepas

🇺🇦 розв'язаний

🇵🇱 nieprzywiązany

🇯🇵 解放された

🇫🇷 défait

🇪🇸 desatado

🇹🇷 bağlanmamış

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 غير مربوط

🇨🇿 odpojený

🇸🇰 uvoľnený

🇨🇳 未绑的

🇸🇮 osvobojen

🇮🇸 laus

🇰🇿 босатылған

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლებული

🇦🇿 azad edilmiş

🇲🇽 desatado

Word origin

The prefix 'un-' is derived from Old English 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to create negations of various words. The root 'strap' comes from the Middle English word 'strappe', which has its origins in the Old Norse 'strappa', meaning a band or a strip of material. The combining of 'un-' with 'strap', thus creates an adjective that describes an object that is not fastened or secured in any way. The usage of 'unstrapped' in English has become more prevalent with the advent of safety regulations and packaging practices, which emphasize the importance of securing items. Its applications are commonly found in contexts involving transportation and safety equipment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,376, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.