strapping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing or holding something in place using a strap or rope.

  - "He strapped the package securely to the roof of the car."
  - "The athlete's knee was strapped before the competition."

• Adjective or Noun

  A strong and fit person.

  - "The strapping young man lifted the heavy box with ease."
  - "The strapping soldier marched confidently into battle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strapping
rapping , clapping , happing , wrapping

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Strata (en) : A layer or series of layers.
   

2. Stride (en) : A step or pace in walking.
   

3. Strut (en) : A long, slender piece of material used for support.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of strapping that leads to same result
strapping , strappings , strap , strapped , straps , strap in , strapped in , strapping in , straps in

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

straps, strappingly, most strapping

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'estrangier,' meaning 'to fasten,' from 'estrangier,' meaning 'stranger,' from 'estranger,' meaning 'outside.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'strapping' is often used to describe the appearance of fit and athletic individuals.

2. In the early days of aviation, pilots would 'strap' themselves into their seats with leather belts to keep them safe during takeoff and landing.

3. The term 'strapping young man' has been a popular phrase in literature since the 1800s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Securing: The process of making something safe and stable by using a strap or other means.

2. Bondage: The practice of using ropes, straps, or other restraints to control or restrict someone's movement.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'strapping' has been used to describe strong and fit characters, particularly in adventure and action stories. In art, images of 'strapping' figures have been popular since ancient times, representing strength, power, and virility.

How to Memorize "strapping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of securing an object using a strap or rope.
   - Imagine the strap wrapping around the object and tightening to hold it in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strapping' with the idea of strength and security.
   - Think of a strong, fit person when you hear the word 'strapping'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Strap And Tie' to remember the meaning of 'strapping' as 'securing or holding something in place using a strap or rope'.

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