adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈstɹæpɒn/
British, Southern, Standard:/ˈstɹapɔn/
Scotland:/ˈstɾapɔn/
/ˈstɹæpɑn/Northern US or with the cot–caught merger
Northern-US:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
/ˈstɹæpɔn/Southern US, Midland US, without the cot–caught merger
rhymes with -æpɒn
1
adj
Meaning 1
That can be attached using one or more straps.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Of a booster rocket, that is mounted on the outside of a launch vehicle (typically around the first stage) to provide an additional boost at lift-off, ultimately separating after the first few minutes of ascent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
noun
Meaning 4
An artificial phallus attached with a strap, usually a dildo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: lifestyle, sex, sexuality
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Meaning relationships
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5
noun
Meaning 5
Synonym of keytar (“keyboard supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: keytar
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English strap Proto-Indo-European *h2en-der. Proto-Germanic *an Proto-West Germanic *ana Old English on Middle English on English on English strap-on From strap + on.
Across languages
Translations
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.