- present participle of strap.
strapping
Example Sentences
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Strapping it onto his right thigh, he slowly rose from his wheelchair.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024
Strapping skis, boots and poles to their backs, they began a four-hour hike to the summit.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023
Strapping and bungee cords can also be expensive.
From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018
Strapping, clean-cut, farm-boy handsome and with an easygoing charisma, he was soon in demand as a television guest star.
From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2017
Strapping his helmet on now, he decided he was done looking over the gunnel.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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