Collocations for "strapped"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "strapped" in context.
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strap
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the straps on your [shoes, purse]
- your [shoe] straps
- [bra, dress] straps
- the [parachute, life-vest, seat, backpack] straps
- [tighten, cinch] (up) the straps
- make sure the straps are tight
- [fasten, loosen, tighten, lengthen, shorten] the straps
- a [leather, canvas] strap
- a strap to [secure, hold, carry, keep]
- the shoulder straps are [digging into my skin, hurting my back]
- strapped on her [shoes, boots, seatbelt, harness]
- strapped her [shoes] on
- strap a [bag, case] to the [roof, bicycle, back]
- [securely, loosely, tightly] strapped (into)
- strap yourself in (tightly)
- they strapped up his [knee, leg, wound]
- strap a [razor, knife, blade]
- strapped him at [school, home]
'strapped' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):