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For the band, see The Straps . A strap, sometimes also called Strop (the older form of strap), is a Strip , usually of Fabric or Leather . The word probably derives from the Old French ''estrop'', itself from the Latin ''stroppus'' "strap, band," perhaps from Etruscan, ultimately from Greek ''strophos'' "twisted band," from ''strephein'' "to turn" BINDING STRAPS Thin straps are used as part of Clothing or Baggage , or bedding such as a Sleeping Bag . See for example Spaghetti Strap , Shoulder Strap . A strap differs from a Belt mainly in that a strap is usually integral to the item of clothing; either can be used in combination with Buckle s. Straps are also used as Fastener s to attach and bind items, to objects, animals (for example a Saddle on a horse) and people, or even to tie down people and animals, as on an apparatus for corporal punishment. Occasionally a strap is specified after what it binds or holds, e.g. chin strap. DISCIPLINARY STRAPPING As an implement of severe Physical Punishment , which is then called ''strapping'' after it (alongside more general terms as lashing, and confusingly, even in some official language, words like Belting -in principle a belt is lighter, without a handle-, Whipping and even Paddling , all strictly speaking reserved for other implements), it is a particularly, broad and heavy strip of leather whipping device often with a hard handle while the more flexible 'blade' whips the flesh of the victim. Probably because of the stiffness the word is sometimes used interchangeably with a leather Paddle (spanking) . Instead of having one specially made one can also, especially in a private sphere, use an object of the same Stirrup Leather , say in a stable; like the Scottish Tawse (which is a forked version with two or more tails) both aze likely to be suppllied by a saddlemaker.
RAZOR STROP In origin the word is simply an alternative form of ''strap'', but it is now mainly used in the sense of a flexible strip of leather or canvas used for sharpening a Razor , also known as a ''razor strop''. It may be in the form of a hanging Belt or a hand-held Paddle . In both cases, as the names suggest, it makes a dreaded Pervertible for punitive use (e.g. Spanking ), especially if made of leather, like a strap or a Tawse ; antique razor strops are generally heavier. Use of a special paste or dressing is recommended to condition the material. OTHER USES
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