strap

Universal Words noun, verb noun a strip of leather, fabric or other material that is used to fasten sth, keep sth in place, carry sth or hold onto sth: the shoulder straps of her dress * a watch with a leather strap verb (-pp-) [VN] 1 [+adv./prep.] to fasten sb/sth in place using a strap or straps: He strapped the knife to his leg. * Everything had to be strapped down to stop it from sliding around. * Are you strapped in (= wearing a seat belt in a car, plane, etc.)? 2 ~ sth (up) to wrap strips of material around a wound or an injured part of the body: I have to keep my leg strapped up for six weeks.