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strapping

1

[ strap-ing ]

adjective

  1. powerfully built; robust.
  2. large; whopping.


strapping

2

[ strap-ing ]

noun

  1. straps collectively.
  2. material used to make a strap or straps:

    manufacturers of plastic strapping.

strapping

/ ˈٰæɪŋ /

adjective

  1. prenominal tall and sturdy
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of strapping1

First recorded in 1650–60; strap + -ing 2

Origin of strapping2

First recorded in 1800–10; strap + -ing 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of strapping1

C17: from strap (in the archaic sense: to work vigorously)
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Most have taken heed of warnings to stay indoors - taping up their windows and strapping down garden furniture - while shops have lined sandbags in front of their doors.

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The 23-year-old became the subject of a nationwide manhunt in September 2023 when he fled prison while awaiting trial by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck.

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Female runners are particularly prized since they’re less likely to arouse suspicion, strapping bottles beneath their saris.

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Khalife was convicted of spying for Iran and pleaded guilty to escaping the prison by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery van.

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Khalife escaped by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery van.

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