a fine, strapping boy. There is a strong gleam of didacticism under his rather strapping prose (Manchester Guardian).
SYNONYM(S): sturdy, husky.Useful english dictionary. 2012.
strap´like´ — strap «strap», noun, verb, strapped, strap|ping. –n. 1. a narrow strip of leather or other material that bends easily: »the straps of a wheel or pulley, to beat someone with a strap. SYNONYM(S): thong … Useful english dictionary
strap — 1. A strip of adhesive plaster. 2. To apply overlapping strips of adhesive plaster. [A.S. stropp] * * * strap strap n a flexible band or strip strap vt, strapped; strap·ping 1) to secure with or attach by means of a strap … Medical dictionary
strap — [[t]stræp[/t]] n. v. strapped, strap•ping 1) a narrow strip of flexible material, esp. leather, as for fastening or holding things together 2) a looped band by which an item may be held, pulled, or lifted 3) a long, narrow piece of something 4)… … From formal English to slang
un|strap — «uhn STRAP», transitive verb, strapped, strap|ping. to take off or loosen the strap or straps of (a trunk, box, or other container) … Useful english dictionary
strapping — strap|ping [ˈstræpıŋ] adj [only before noun] a strapping young man or woman is strong, tall, and looks healthy and active ▪ a strapping young lad … Dictionary of contemporary English
strapping — strap|ping [ stræpıŋ ] adjective INFORMAL tall and strong: a strapping boy … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
strapping — strap•ping [[t]ˈstræp ɪŋ[/t]] adj. powerfully built; robust • Etymology: 1650–60 … From formal English to slang
strapping — n the application of adhesive plaster in overlapping strips upon or around a part (as a sprained ankle or the chest in pleurisy) to serve as a splint to reduce motion or to hold surgical dressings in place upon a surgical wound also material so… … Medical dictionary
bootstrap — boot•strap [[t]ˈbutˌstræp[/t]] n. adj. v. strapped, strap•ping 1) clo a loop of leather or cloth sewn at the top rear, or sometimes on each side, of a boot to facilitate pulling it on 2) cvb relying entirely on one s efforts and resources: a… … From formal English to slang
Strapping — Strap ping, a. Tall; strong; lusty; large; as, a strapping fellow. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] There are five and thirty strapping officers gone. Farquhar. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
