der Spanngurt
Translation
tension belt, lashing strap, tie-down strap
Examples
Sichere die Ladung mit einem Spanngurt.
Secure the cargo with a tension belt.
Der Spanngurt ist sehr reißfest.
The lashing strap is very tear-resistant.
Grammar Patterns
to secure sth. with a Spanngurt Secure the furniture with a lashing strap.
Similar Words
der Zurrgurt (lashing strap)
Etymology
Composed of 'spannen' (to tighten, to stretch) and 'Gurt' (belt). Literally a 'stretching belt'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'span' the 'Gurt' (belt) across a load to tighten it.