- present participle of strap.
strapping
Example Sentences
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And even though strapping on a fitness tracker already means accepting—and trusting—a company’s health rules, Tanwar wants full control over his own data to the extent possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“If they had let us in sooner, we could have really helped save lives,” said Michael Saavedra, a strapping 6-foot-5-inch Miami Beach firefighter who is the team’s director.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Declan Rice, who left Boston Stadium after the Ghana draw with strapping on his left calf, was also absent from Thursday's session at England's training base in Kansas City.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Back strapping on her pads 10 days later.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
“And seeing a strapping young chap of your stature and potential stuck on a girl you’ll never have? It’s hard to watch, man.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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