noun

strap

strap, band, belt

The strap of my bag is broken.

The strap of my bag is broken.

He tightened the strap on his watch.

He tightened the strap on his watch.

((a strap)) a strip of material for fastening or carrying sth. The strap of my bag is broken.

Synonyms: band, belt, tie, cord

From Middle Dutch or Low German 'strap', related to 'strip'.

Imagine using a 'strap' to secure something in a 'trap'. The words sound similar.

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