strap-laid

A sailor coils a strap-laid rope on the deck of a ship.

Definition

Adjective: - Flattened (of rope): "strap-laid" describes a type of rope that is constructed by twisting strands together in a flat, strap-like manner, rather than being round in cross-section. This results in a rope that is broader and flatter, often used for specific applications like straps or bands.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The sailor used a strap-laid rope for the hammock, as it lay flat against the canvas. (A rope with a flattened shape, suitable for securing items without bunching.)
  • The craftsman preferred strap-laid cordage for weaving baskets because it did not roll. (A type of rope that remains flat during use.)

Advanced Usage

• "strap-laid rope": a specific technical term in rope-making, where the strands are arranged in a flat configuration.
  • The ship's chandler stocked strap-laid rope for rigging purposes. (A rope designed to lie flat, often used in maritime contexts.)

Variants and Related Words

• Strap (n): a narrow strip of flexible material, often leather or fabric, used for fastening or carrying.
  • He tightened the strap on his backpack. (A strip used to secure or hold.)
• Lay (v): in rope-making, to twist strands together.
  • The ropemaker lays the strands to create a strong rope. (Twists the fibers.)

Synonyms

• Flat-laid: having a flattened construction (synonymous in rope-making).
• Broad-laid: wider than standard rope.

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms: "strap-laid" is a technical term with no common idiomatic usage.

Phrasal Verbs

• No phrasal verbs: "strap-laid" is an adjective and does not form phrasal verbs.