strap
     n 1: an elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material)
          for binding things together or holding something in
          position
     2: hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the
        ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
     3: a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or
        bag [syn: {shoulder strap}]
     4: whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
     v 1: tie with a strap [ant: {unstrap}]
     2: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged
        the students"; "The children were severely trounced" [syn:
         {flog}, {welt}, {whip}, {lather}, {lash}, {slash}, {trounce}]
     3: sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor"
     4: secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
     [also: {strapping}, {strapped}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0