strap in WordNet English dictionary

1. beat severely with a whip or rod
   "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
   flog  welt  whip  lather  lash  slash  strap  trounce 
   
2. secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
   strap 
   
3. sharpen with a strap
   "strap a razor"
   strap 
   
4. tie with a strap
   strap 
   

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