3-536: A strap , sometimes also called strop , is an elongated flap or ribbon , usually of leather or other flexible materials. Thin straps are used as part of clothing or baggage , or bedding such as a sleeping bag . See for example spaghetti strap , shoulder strap . A strap differs from a belt mainly in that a strap is usually integral to the item of clothing; either can be used in combination with buckles . Straps are also used as fasteners to attach, secure, carry, or bind items, to objects, animals (for example
6-455: A saddle on a horse) and people (for example a watch on a wrist ), or even to tie down people and animals, as on an apparatus for corporal punishment . Occasionally a strap is specified after what it binds or holds, e.g. chin strap. Webbing is a particular type of strap that is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube that is also often used in place of rope . Modern webbing is typically made from exceptionally high-strength material and
9-520: Is used in automobile seat belts , furniture manufacturing, transportation , towing , military uniform , cargo fasteners, and many other fields. The strap is commonly used in the packaging industry to secure or fasten items. It may be made from a wide range of materials, such as plastic , steel , paper , or fabric . Usually, the strap is secured to itself through various means, but it may also be secured to other items, such as pallets . flap Too Many Requests If you report this error to
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