strapper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who helps to load or unload goods from a vehicle or ship.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strapper
rapper , happer , clapper

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Variants

List of all variants of strapper that leads to same result
strapper , strappers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'estrappier', meaning 'to tear off'. Originally referred to someone who tore off straps or ties from bales of goods.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'strapper' was once used to refer to a person who rode on the outside of a horse-drawn carriage or stagecoach, holding on with straps.

2. In the early days of the railroad, 'strapper' was the term used for the person who rode on the outside of a train to help secure loose cargo.

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Related Concepts

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1. loader: Someone who loads goods onto a vehicle or ship.

2. unloader: Someone who unloads goods from a vehicle or ship.

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Culture

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In literature, 'strapper' is used metaphorically to refer to someone who is a helper or supporter. In music, a 'strapper' is a type of drumstick grip.

How to Memorize "strapper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person helping to load or unload goods from a truck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strapper' with the idea of someone who helps to move heavy loads.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Strong Person Assisting Heavy Packages Everyday' to remember the definition of 'strapper'.

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