strap on
The term "strap on" has versatile meanings across different contexts, from fastening objects to specific uses in sexual activity, astronautics, and music.
Definition
B1General
(common)To attach or fasten something using a strap.
Example
- He had to strap on his backpack before the hike.
C1Sexual
(sexual, informal)A device, typically a dildo, worn with a harness for sexual activity.
Example
- They decided to try using a strap on for the first time.
C2Astronautics
(technical)A booster rocket attached to a launch vehicle to provide extra thrust.
Example
- The rocket's strap-on boosters ignited, helping it break through the atmosphere.
B2Music
(informal)A keyboard instrument supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders.
Example
- The musician played a solo on his strap-on during the concert.
Similar
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