Examples of strap

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To charge a tax would cause them to be even further financially strapped.
In 1699, a ban on the export of sequins was again issued, because the shah was strapped for cash.
They were strapped in order to eliminate shoulder displacements and to fixate the subject's torso to the back of the seat.
Back speakers are overtly wired and strapped on her back and arms to blatantly display technology.
Children are strapped into chairs at the end of poles 4 metres long.
With a health care system that is already strapped for funds and resources it is doubtful how well euthanasia can be regulated.
In the programmed mode, the subject's forearm on the weaker side is comfortably strapped to a trough, with the hand gripping a vertical handle.
The lycopods have long, narrow leaves like little straps, each of which leaves a characteristic scar on the stem at its point of attachment.
The lower shank attachment was achieved using small cuffs manufactured from nylon cable loop straps and padded with foam to provide a secure, non-irritating fit.
A photographic film is strapped to the outside of the pipe, and the radioactive source is placed on the inside.
A small child is strapped into the seat of a swing which is supported by two ropes.
To the outside of the frame were attached wrist straps making it possible to support the instrument and use both hands in a performance.
Nails and straps were used to make a candlestick, while thirty-eight candlesticks of iron and silver-plate were procured.
The wrist of the operator is strapped; the rest of the hand is free.
I strapped on my backpack and set out on the trail.
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