strap

Noun

• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

Verb

• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

• sharpen with a strap
  • strap a razor
    

• beat severely with a whip or rod
  • The teacher often flogged the students
    
  • The children were severely trounced
    

• tie with a strap

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  shoulder strap , flog , welt , whip , lather , lash , slash , trounce