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Strap

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trounceverb(transitive) To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games, sports) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.
lashnounThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
whipnounA lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
flogverb(transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.
slashnounA slashing action or motion:
lathernoun(countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
weltnounA surname from German.
shoulder strapnouna band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

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unstrapverb(transitive) To loosen or remove the straps from (something).

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whipnounA lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
lashnounThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
slashnounA slashing action or motion:
flognoun(Australia, informal, derogatory) A contemptible, often arrogant person; a wanker.
lathernoun(countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
weltnounA surname from German.
trouncenounAn act of trouncing: a severe beating, a thrashing; a thorough defeat.
shoulder strapnouna band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
beltnoun(clothing) A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
ankletnounA piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.
braceletnounA band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
bandnounA strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
harnessnoun(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.
stringnoun(countable, uncountable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
ropenoun(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
cordnoun(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).
webbingnounA sturdy woven fabric.
tienounA knot; a fastening.
bladenounThe (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
fastenverb(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

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