Definition

Noun: A leather strip is an implement consisting of a long, narrow piece of leather. It is a piece of leather that has been cut into a strap or band.

Usage

A leather strip is typically used as a functional component in various tools, garments, or equipment. It is not a compound word but a noun phrase where "strip" is modified by "leather" to specify the material.

Examples

• The craftsman used a leather strip to bind the handle of the tool.
• For the repair, you will need a thin leather strip about two feet long.
• The old bag was fastened with a simple leather strip.

Advanced Usage

• As a specific component: In historical or specialized contexts, a leather strip can refer to a precise part of an apparatus, such as in certain types of machinery or traditional crafts.
  • The flail's hinge was made from a durable leather strip.

Variants and Related Words

• Leather strap: A thicker, stronger, or more finished type of leather strip, often used for carrying, securing, or fastening.
  • He tightened the leather strap on his backpack.
• Thong: Can refer to a narrow strip of leather, especially one used for lashing or fastening.
• Lacing: A thin leather strip used for tying, often seen in clothing or armor.

Synonyms

• Strap (of leather)
• Thong
• Lace
• Band (of leather)

Notes

The term leather strip specifically denotes the material (leather) and its form (a strip). It is a descriptive noun phrase rather than an idiom or a phrasal verb. Its meaning is literal and directly related to its physical properties and uses.

Noun

1. implement consisting of a strip of leather