dây đeo
Definition
Noun:
- A strap, sling, or band: A flexible length of material, such as leather, fabric, or nylon, designed to be worn over the shoulder, across the body, or around a part of the body to support, secure, or carry an object.
- A carrying strap: Specifically, a strap attached to a bag, camera, musical instrument, or other item to allow it to be carried hands-free.
Noun (by function):
- A safety strap or lanyard: A strap intended to secure an object to a person's body to prevent loss or dropping, e.g., a watch strap, a helmet chin strap, or an ID badge lanyard.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dây đeo túi xách của tôi bị đứt. (The strap of my handbag is broken.)
- Anh ấy luôn dùng dây đeo để mang máy ảnh. (He always uses a sling to carry his camera.)
- Dây đeo đồng hồ này làm bằng da. (This watch strap is made of leather.)
Advanced Usage
"dây đeo vai": a shoulder strap.
- Ba lô có dây đeo vai đệm rất thoải mái. (The backpack has padded shoulder straps that are very comfortable.)
"dây đeo cổ": a neck strap or lanyard.
- Nhân viên phải đeo thẻ bằng dây đeo cổ. (Staff must wear their ID badges on a neck lanyard.)
Variants and Related Words
Dây đeo an toàn (n): a safety harness or safety strap.
- Công nhân xây dựng bắt buộc phải mặc dây đeo an toàn. (Construction workers are required to wear a safety harness.)
Quai đeo (n): a handle or strap (often implies a shorter, handle-like strap).
- Quai đeo của chiếc vali này rất chắc chắn. (The handle of this suitcase is very sturdy.)
Synonyms
- Strap: A strip of flexible material used for fastening, securing, or carrying.
- Sling: A strap or loop used to support or carry something.
- Lanyard: A cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to hold a small object.
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