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Strapping (adjective) means Tall, strong, and physically robust. Example: “Their son grew into a strapping young man.”
adjective
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Tall, strong, and physically robust.
"Their son grew into a strapping young man."
noun
1
Adhesive tape or bandaging used to support an injury.
"The physio applied strapping to his sprained ankle."
How to use strapping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically big and sturdy, or medical tape used to support an injured joint.
Common pairings
strapping lad
apply strapping
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Word forms
- Plural
- strappings
- Comparative
- more strapping
- Superlative
- most strapping
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Rhymes for strapping
mapping
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tapping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “strapping” mean?
The word “strapping” means tall, strong, and physically robust. In plain terms, physically big and sturdy, or medical tape used to support an injured joint.
How do you use “strapping” in a sentence?
Here is “strapping” used in a sentence: “Their son grew into a strapping young man.”
What is another word for “strapping”?
Words with a similar meaning to “strapping” include able-bodied, athletic, Atlantean, beefy, beefed out and brawny.
What is the opposite of “strapping”?
The opposite of “strapping” — its antonyms — are feeble, frail, obese, puny and scrawny.
What part of speech is “strapping”?
Depending on how it is used, “strapping” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “strapping” have?
“Strapping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tall, strong, and physically robust.
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