shoulder-strap

Purse support loop

A shoulder-strap is a strap that passes over the shoulder, typically to support a garment or bag: She adjusted the shoulder-strap of her dress.

Bras, tank tops, and overalls have shoulder-straps.

On bags and purses, the shoulder-strap allows hands-free carrying.

Military uniforms feature shoulder-straps that may display rank insignia.

military

bandolier

Chest strap for ammunition

  • webbingTough woven strap material
  • slingStrap-based support or launcher
  • epauletteOrnamental military shoulder piece

holster · ammunition · cartridge · uniform · insignia · rank · combat · patrol · infantry · camouflage

bags

backpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

satchel · duffel · rucksack · knapsack · handbag · briefcase · holdall · carryall · hobo

tactical

webbing

Tough woven strap material

  • holsterSidearm carrying case
  • pouchesSmall flexible containers
  • gearToothed wheel or belongings

loadout · utility · magazine · plate-carrier · paracord · quick-release · modular · nylon · reinforced · padded

medical

sling

Strap-based support or launcher

immobilizer · stabilizer · posture · rehabilitation · splint · supportive · therapeutic · recovery · physiotherapy · fracture

adjustment

buckle

Frame-and-prong fastener

  • sliderAdjustable interface element
  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • hookCurved catching device

webbing · lengthen · shorten · detachable · convertible · interchangeable · snap · velcro · quick-release · padded

garment

bra

Chest support garment

  • camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
  • sundressCasual strappy summer garment
  • slipMinor error or misstep

lingerie · swimsuit · leotard · overalls · dungarees · apron · jumper · pinafore · negligee · bodysuit

instrument

guitar

Fretted stringed instrument

bass · banjo · ukulele · drum · djembe · keytar · case · padded · leather · neoprene

Opposites
carrying method

shoulder-straphandle

Part for gripping

hand-carry · hand-grip · top handle · waist belt · chest strap

attachment style

shoulder-straphandle

Part for gripping

grip · handhold · clutch · hand-held · pocket

Family

shoulder, strap, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering, straps, strapped, strapping

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G