strapping
adjective
strap·ping
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Definition of strapping
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: having a vigorously sturdy constitution
strapping
nounExamples of strapping in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, "Pepe Aguilar's Jaripeo Sin Fronteras is a family affair in Houston," 19 Aug. 2019 On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL). — Ruth Kinane, EW.com, "Christina Milian contends with goats and cute carpenters in Netflix's Falling Inn Love trailer," 14 Aug. 2019 Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals. — Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, "Take that: Chris Torres' RBI double in ninth lifts Chesterton past Lake Central in regional semifinals," 3 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Supportive taping and strapping can protect the foot from aggravating the plantar fasciitis even further — and orthotics can be especially helpful to wear at night to keep the foot in a flexed position and reduce pain in the morning. — Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "What is plantar fasciitis? And what can you do to relieve the pain?," 16 July 2019 There’s also a growing taste for industrial design, with metal cabinetry and stoves with metal strapping and levers. — Stacey Altherr, WSJ, "Inside the Kitchens of America’s Most-Expensive Homes," 19 Nov. 2018 The sled, an elongated and, indeed, skeletal construction of darkened timber and leather strapping, accompanied Captain Robert Falcon Scott on the Terra Nova expedition, his second attempt to be first to reach the South Pole. — Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "'Antarctic Dinosaurs' bring new ice age to Field Museum," 13 June 2018 Some friends had another name for the strapping, 6-foot airman. — Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, "Ellicott City ‘hero’ urged friends to honor Memorial Day — then died trying to save a stranger," 29 May 2018 Whelton is thoroughly persuasive as the strapping, impulsive Mat. — Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Anna Christie’ shows its age at Lyric Stage," 10 Apr. 2018 The film’s producer, an old family friend, suggested that the strapping, 6-foot-4 Mr. Gavin have a screen test. — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, "John Gavin, Hollywood actor who served as U.S. ambassador to Mexico, dies at 86," 10 Feb. 2018 Winters, a strapping, 19-year-old 6-4, 270-pound senior defensive tackle who seemingly could lift half a weight room and who ran a 4.9 40-yard dash, inexplicably died. — Ron Higgins, NOLA.com, "The last hurrah of Devin Winters," 7 Feb. 2018 With its slinky, figure-hugging silhouette and asymmetrical strapping, the dress is a sizzling option for Valentine’s Day date night (plus, it can be worn well after the holiday, too). — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Allow Dakota Johnson to be Your Valentine’s Day Inspiration," 3 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'strapping.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for strapping
strapping
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of strapping
of a person
: tall, strong, and healthy
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strapping
adjective
strap·ping
| \ ˈstra-piŋ\
Kids Definition of strapping
: strong and healthy
a strapping young man
strapping
nounMedical Definition of strapping
: the application of adhesive plaster in overlapping strips upon or around a part (as a sprained ankle or the chest in pleurisy) to serve as a splint to reduce motion or to hold surgical dressings in place upon a surgical wound
also
: material so used
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