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noun
- 1. adhesive plaster for binding injured parts of the body.
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STRAPPING definition: 1. A strapping person is tall and strong-looking: 2. A strapping person is tall and…. Learn more.
The meaning of STRAPPING is having a vigorously sturdy constitution. How to use strapping in a sentence.
Definition of 'strapping' Word Frequency. strapping. (stræpɪŋ ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone as strapping, you mean that they are tall and strong, and look healthy. [approval] He was a bricklayer–a big, strapping fellow. Synonyms: well-built, big, powerful, robust More Synonyms of strapping.
Strapping definition: powerfully built; robust.. See examples of STRAPPING used in a sentence.
Definition of strapping adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The adjective strapping usually describe someone who appears to be young, muscular, and robust. When it was first used in the 17th century, it almost always referred to a tall, sturdy woman. Today, it's more often used for young men.
strap. ( strӕp) noun. 1. a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material, eg with a buckle for fastening something ( eg a suitcase, wristwatch etc) or by which to hold, hang or support something ( eg a camera, rucksack etc ). I need a new watch-strap; luggage straps.
strapping (adjective) strap (verb) strapping / ˈ stræpɪŋ/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of STRAPPING. always used before a noun of a person. : tall, strong, and healthy. a strapping young man.
strapping meaning, definition, what is strapping: a strapping young man or woman is strong...: Learn more.
informal mainly humorous us / ˈstræp.ɪŋ / uk / ˈstræp.ɪŋ / Add to word list. A strapping person is tall and strong-looking: A big strapping young man like you shouldn't have much difficulty lifting that! Synonyms. burly. husky (STRONG) US. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Animal physiology: fit & healthy. acrobatically. agility.
