strapping

1 of 2

adjective

strap·​ping ˈstra-piŋ 

: having a vigorously sturdy constitution

strapping

2 of 2

noun

1

: material for a strap

2

: straps

Examples of strapping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In The Seventh Seal, von Sydow’s Antonius Block—a knight returning from the Crusades to find his country decimated by plague—is a strapping specimen of manhood coming face-to-face, literally, with his mortality. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 Mar. 2020

The Marines have recently experimented with strapping vehicles to the deck of amphibious transports and utilizing their firepower to strike targets on land or even defend the ship. —Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019

Noun

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti tried to manage Bellingham’s game time, giving him the odd week off here and there, but even when he was left on the bench at times, Ancelotti put up the Jude signal, pressing him into action — shoulder strapping and all. —Nick Miller, The Athletic, 27 July 2024

Meanwhile, structural steel beams and posts as well as hurricane strapping were likely utilized, which Zasada likens to a corset's boning channels and lacing, respectively. —Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1657, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

strapping

adjective

strap·​ping

ˈstrap-iŋ

: robust

a strapping young man

Medical Definition

strapping

noun

: the application of adhesive plaster in overlapping strips upon or around a part (as a sprained ankle or the chest in pleurisy) to serve as a splint to reduce motion or to hold surgical dressings in place upon a surgical wound

also : material so used