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to strap
01
amarrar, sujetar
to securely tie or fasten using a long, narrow piece of material
Transitive: to strap sth
Ejemplos
To secure the load, the truck driver will strap the cargo with heavy-duty straps.
Para asegurar la carga, el conductor del camión amarrará la carga con correas resistentes.
02
vendar
to bind or cover a wound or an injured part of the body with a strip of cloth
Transitive: to strap a wound or injured body part
Ejemplos
She knew the importance of proper wound care, so she meticulously cleaned the cut before strapping it.
Ella conocía la importancia del cuidado adecuado de las heridas, así que limpió meticulosamente el corte antes de vendarlo.
03
afilar, amolar
to sharpen an object, especially a blade, by rubbing it against a strap or strop
Transitive: to strap a tool or blade
Ejemplos
Before heading out for a hunting trip, he straps his hunting knife to ensure it's sharp enough to cleanly skin and butcher game.
Antes de salir para una cacería, él afila su cuchillo de caza para asegurarse de que esté lo suficientemente afilado para despellejar y despiezar limpiamente la presa.
04
azotar, fustigar
to inflict physical punishment, typically by striking someone with a strip of leather or similar material
Transitive: to strap sb
Ejemplos
Back in the old days, teachers were allowed to strap students for failing to complete their homework assignments.
En los viejos tiempos, los maestros podían azotar a los estudiantes por no completar sus tareas.
Strap
01
tirante, bretel
a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something
Ejemplos
He tightened the strap on his watch, ensuring it fit snugly around his wrist.
Apretó la correa de su reloj, asegurándose de que quedara bien ajustada alrededor de su muñeca.
02
a long, narrow strip of leather or similar material used to fasten, bind, or secure objects
Ejemplos
She secured the load with a leather strap.
03
a narrow strip of leather used as a whip for punishment
Ejemplos
Historically, a strap was used for corporal punishment.
04
a loop of leather or material suspended from a bus or train ceiling for passengers to hold onto
Ejemplos
The overhead straps swayed as the train accelerated.
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