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strap

S2 W2

BrE /stræp/ AmE /stræp/

noun en → es

1 BELT/STRAP [countable] A2

a long narrow piece of leather, cloth, etc. used to fasten something or carry an object

cinta, hebilla, correa

  • a strap for sth

Collocations belt strap · backpack strap

  • The straps on my backpack are too loose.

    Las correas de mi mochila son demasiado sueltas.

2 SHOES [countable] B1

a piece of leather or other material that you fasten around your foot to hold a shoe in place

cinta de zapato, hebilla

  • the straps on sth

Collocations shoe strap · sandals strap

  • The straps on her sandals were broken.

    Las cintas de sus sandalias estaban rotas.

3 SECURE [countable] B1

a strong piece of material used to fasten something securely in place

correa, cinta de seguridad

  • strap sth down

Collocations seatbelt strap · luggage strap

  • They used straps to secure the luggage in place.

    Usaron correas para asegurar la maleta en su lugar.

4 MUSIC [countable] B2

a long narrow piece of leather or plastic used to hold a musical instrument against your body while you play it

correa de guitarra, correa para instrumento

  • a strap for sth

Collocations guitar strap · drum strap

  • He adjusted the strap on his guitar.

    Ajustó la correa de su guitarra.

5 MEDICAL [countable] B2

a piece of material used to hold a bandage or plaster in place on your body

cinta adhesiva, vendaje

  • put a strap around sth

Collocations medical strap · plaster strap

  • The doctor put a strap over the bandage to keep it in place.

    El médico puso una cinta adhesiva sobre el vendaje para mantenerlo en su lugar.

6 ACCESSORY [countable] B2

a long narrow piece of leather or cloth used as an accessory to hold a bag, watch, etc.

correa de accesorio, cinta para bolsas

  • a strap for sth

Collocations bag strap · watch strap

  • She wore a stylish watch with a leather strap.

    Ella llevaba un elegante reloj con correa de cuero.

7 RESTRAINT [countable] C1

a piece of material used to restrain or tie someone's hands, feet, etc.

cinta para atar, correa de restricción

  • tie sb up with a strap

Collocations restraint strap · handcuff strap

  • The police used straps to restrain the suspect.

    La policía usó correas para restringir al sospechoso.

8 MILITARY [countable] C1

a piece of material used to carry a weapon or equipment on your body in the military

correa militar, cinta para armas

  • strap sth onto sb

Collocations military strap · weapon strap

  • Soldiers often strap their weapons to their bodies.

    Los soldados a menudo llevan sus armas atadas al cuerpo.