shoulder strap

Purse support loop

A shoulder strap is a band of fabric that passes over the shoulder to hold up a garment or support a bag.

Dresses and bras have shoulder straps; bags, guitars, and rifles hang from them.

The shoulder strap kept slipping down.

On military uniforms, shoulder straps display rank insignia.

tactical

harness

Straps controlling an animal

holster · utility belt · tactical vest · carabiner · quiver · ammo pouch · patrol · military · combat · webbing

bags

backpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

duffel · briefcase · rucksack · knapsack · crossbody · handbag · purse · laptop bag · camera bag · gym bag

adjustable

buckle

Frame-and-prong fastener

hook-and-loop · velcro · webbing · nylon · leather · canvas · elastic · padded · cushioned · detachable

musical

padded

Filled with soft material

adjustable · clip · hook

garments

bra

Chest support garment

slip · leotard · overalls · dungarees · suspenders · apron · jumper · pinafore · lingerie · bodysuit

Categories
Opposites
carrying mechanism type

shoulder straphandle

Part for gripping

hand grip · carrying handle · wrist strap · backpack straps · waist belt

garment support location

shoulder strapstrapless

Lacking shoulder bands

waistband · halter neck · empire waist · bandeau · tube top

hands-free vs hands-required carrying

shoulder straphandle

Part for gripping

hand-carry · clutch · handheld

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G