Strapping

Pronunciation: /ˈstræpɪŋ/

Strapping (adjective)

  1. describing someone who is tall, strong, and healthy.

Examples

  • The strapping young man lifted the heavy box easily.
  • She admired the strapping athlete's endurance and strength.

Common collocations: strapping lad, strapping physique, plastic strapping, metal strapping, secure with strapping

Strapping (noun)

  1. a strong material used to tie or hold things together.

Examples

  • The package was secured with strong strapping.
  • They used strapping to hold the boxes together.

Synonyms of Strapping

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Strapping

  • describing physical weakness
  • lacking strength or power