strapper

/ˈstræpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a young person, who is strong and athletic, or a device for holding or securing something in place, such as a strap or strap-like device.

“He was a strapper of a boy, with broad shoulders and a powerful physique.”

2. verb

To put a strap or straps around something, or to secure something with a strap or straps.

“The farmer strapper the hay bales with a thick rope to secure them for transport.”

Synonyms

  • secure
  • straps

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • unbuckle