Strap on means to fasten something to the body with straps: He strapped on his helmet.
A strap-on (hyphenated as a noun) is a dildo worn in a harness, typically used by women for penetrative sex: She bought a strap-on for pegging.
1. attach — buckle, Frame-and-prong fastener; fasten (Fix securely in position); secure (Protected from harm); tighten (Make more secure); adjust · clip · snap · velcro · cinch · harness · belt · holster · brace · gear up
2. equipment — harness, Straps controlling an animal; holster (Sidearm carrying case); headlamp (Forward-facing vehicle light); backpack (Strapped bag worn dorsally); parachute · snowshoes · crampons · skis · snowboard · rollerblades · kneepads · helmet · goggles · wristguard
Opposites
fastening methodstrap on ≠ slip on Don without fastening; pull on
attachment actionstrap on ≠ unstrap Release from bands; unbuckle · take off · remove · unfasten · detach
Family
strap, straps, strapping, strapped, strapless, unstrap, unstrapping, bootstrap, bootstrapping
- Familiarity
- Top 100,000
- Profile
- Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated R