Strap down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "strap down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-25 10:12

Meaning of Strap down

Strap down phrasal verb informal

To secure or tie someone or something down (to something).

I strap my dog down to a lamp-post in case it runs away.

They strapped the prisoner down and hit him.

The kidnappers had doped the boy and strapped him down to a bannister.

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(Said of ending a contest or finishing a race) at exactly the same time or with exactly the same result.

tie (one) down

1. To constrain one's freedom

2. To hold someone firmly by tying them

bound one hand and foot

Be tied arms and legs up or be restricted by something that one can't do what they wish.

Strap on

To fasten or affix to someone or something for keeping safe
 

lace up

If you lace (something) up or lace up (something), you tie the laces of it, or If you lace (someone) up or lace up (someone), you help them tie the laces of their clothes. 

Grammar and Usage of Strap down

Verb Forms

  • strapped down
  • strapping down
  • straps down
  • to strap down

The verb "strap" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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