leather strap

collocation in English

meaningsofleatherandstrap

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leather
noun[U]
uk
/ˈleð.ər/us
/ˈleð.ɚ/
animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes, bags, clothes, ...
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strap
noun[C]
uk
/stræp/us
/stræp/
a narrow piece of leather or other strong material used for fastening something or ...
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(Definition ofleatherandstrapfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In view of the vital need to save material and labour, fitted brakes cannot now be provided, but a sufficient supply ofleatherstrapbrakes is available.
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Most designs had some form of cord orleatherstrapat the end to wrap around the user's wrist.
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He thrashed her with aleatherstrapafter she told him that she was having an affair with another man.
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Watches were also mounted on a shortleatherstrapor fob, when a long chain would have been cumbersome or likely to catch on things.
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The javelin throw used aleatherstrap, called an amentum, rather than having the athlete grip the shaft of the javelin itself.
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This allowed the heel strap to be replaced by a less flexibleleatherstrap.
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A breaststrap harness has a wideleatherstrapgoing horizontally across the horses' breast, attached to the traces and then to the load.
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Later that month he retained in aleatherstrapmatch.
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The helmet was fastened using aleatherstrapattached to a decorated rivet between each ear and was well-used.
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On its legs are small bells and aleatherstrap, in its right talon it holds a horseshoe with cross, like those on the shield.
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Power from each treadle was transferred to the rear wheel by aleatherstrapover a ratchet mechanism.
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These early models were essentially standard pocket-watches fitted to aleatherstrap, but by the early 20th century, manufacturers began producing purpose-built wristwatches.
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He stopped after a while and struggled on with the pedal tied to the crank with aleatherstrap.
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This current design features a large blackleatherstrapwith five platinum pieces.
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A simple narrowleatherstrapbuckled around a horse's neck to give security to jockeys and other riders.
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Common restraints include a belt, bullrope (length of rope with a cowbell in the center), steel chains, one to two foot leash, orleatherstrap.
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It begins with a whiteleatherstrapthat is covered with two small gold plates that are encrusted with silver.
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