n. 1.an elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position 2.hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train 3.a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag 4.whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging strap v. 1.tie with a strap 2.beat severely with a whip or rod 3.sharpen with a strap 4.secure (a sprained joint) with a strap