Strap bolt, a bolt of which one end is a flat bar of considerable
length. -- Strap head (Mach.), a journal box, or pair of brasses,
secured to the end of a connecting rod by a strap. See Illust. of Gib
and key, under Gib. -- Strap hinge, a hinge with long flaps by which it
is fastened, as to a door or wall. -- Strap rail (Railroads), a flat
rail formerly used.
Strap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Strapped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Strapping.] 1.
To beat or chastise with a strap.