I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
be strapped for cash ( also be short of cash ) (= not have enough money )
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Many airlines are strapped for cash at the moment.
shoulder strap
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
leather
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Corbett grunted, impatiently hurrying him on, and seized the tattered leather strap .
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He roots around in a deep drawer and comes out with a bright, brand-new-looking leather strap .
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With stylish roman numerals, gold-plated case and soft leather strap , these elegant watches are a pure delight to wear.
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His head was slumped against a leather strap chained to the headboard of the king-size bed in the sparsely furnished living room.
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Having made his choice, he showed her a short, stout leather strap , before applying it to her naked seat.
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He undid the tough leather straps and threw open the lid.
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The lid had been battered out of shape and the locks no longer met, but a leather strap held the whole thing together.
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A few weeks later, unbidden, a very good quality leather strap fell through my letter box - with compliments.
shoulder
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Forward seat belts each comprised a two-piece lap strap , fastened by a buckle, and an inertial reel diagonal shoulder strap.
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Reacher stood outside next to me and handed me the shoulder straps and radio cord from behind the high-backed seat.
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Such models also have shoulder straps shaped to fit around the bust.
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I clicked the lever over to anchor the shoulder straps to the wide lap belt.
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D-ring positioned on each shoulder strap; elasticated chest strap.
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The jersey, which was extra small, had shoulder straps that were hanging on by surface tension and willpower.
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Shiny plastic and vivid purple padding on the waist and shoulder straps make the sack stand out and guarantee a closer look.
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New hand-held bags are introduced this season, double handled or single, with or without shoulder straps .
■ VERB
undo
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Thinking that it was heavier than it looked, he undid the straps and buckles and threw back the flap.
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I undid the rotor tie-down strap and removed it.
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They grabbed my arms and swung me over to a mat lying at the side then undid the strap around my ankles.
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He undid the tough leather straps and threw open the lid.
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He undid the strap and lifted the lid.
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She undid the straps and carried the ladder into the house.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
strapped (for cash)
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Could you lend me $10? I'm a little strapped for cash.
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If only all those years ago she had not been so strapped by convention.
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If she strapped them down to make herself look boyish they just stuck out a foot farther down, and ached.
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If they are afraid of rats, an iron cage of rats strapped over the chest or face is used.
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Still strapped in the chair in the corner.
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The cameras beamed live views of shuttle crew members as they were strapped by colleagues into the cramped cockpit.
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The.303 and the shotgun were in a waterproof bag strapped to the side of the pack.
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This was deep reading at full tilt, a sprint with lead survival gear strapped to your back.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He untied the restraining straps, the dust rising softly in the lamplight.
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New hand-held bags are introduced this season, double handled or single, with or without shoulder straps.
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The users, however, may need braces or straps that keep their hands fixed at their keyboards.
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Therefore the lifting of so much as a strap was unthinkably degrading.
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This one has adjustable straps for your comfort and a high-back padded headrest for your baby's.
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With style, cutaway sides, thin straps on the back.
II. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
back
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Some have sleeping babies strapped on their backs .
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This was deep reading at full tilt, a sprint with lead survival gear strapped to your back .
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He wore his skullcap, his hiking boots, his pistol-and had his Uzi submachine gun strapped across his back .
chair
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Gilmore was strapped into the chair while a crowd of spectators, officials and reporters watched from one side.
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Still strapped in the chair in the corner.
seat
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She was strapped into her seat .
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We stayed strapped in our seats with the Hueys shut down.
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Somebody needs to strap her into her seat .
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Bodies not strapped in by seat belts go flying.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As a child, she was strapped into braces that foreclosed movement and left sores on her back.
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As the name suggests, you simply roll it up and strap it round.
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Waiting for them there are a team of technicians who will help them strap into the couches for the launch.