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Chain vs Strap - What's the difference?

chain | strap |


In lang=en terms the difference between chain and strap

is that chain is to measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying while strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

As nouns the difference between chain and strap

is that chain is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal while strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As verbs the difference between chain and strap

is that chain is to fasten something with a chain while strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

Crib vs Strap - What's the difference?

crib | strap |


In slang|lang=en terms the difference between crib and strap

is that crib is (slang) one’s residence, or where one normally hangs out while strap is (slang) a gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

In lang=en terms the difference between crib and strap

is that crib is to install timber supports, as with cribbing while strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

As nouns the difference between crib and strap

is that crib is (us) a baby’s bed (british and australasian cot) with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet while strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As verbs the difference between crib and strap

is that crib is to place or confine in a crib while strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

Strap vs Ligature - What's the difference?

strap | ligature |


As verbs the difference between strap and ligature

is that strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash while ligature is .

As a noun strap

is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

Skin vs Strap - What's the difference?

skin | strap |


In slang|lang=en terms the difference between skin and strap

is that skin is (slang) bare flesh, particularly bare breasts while strap is (slang) a gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

In lang=en terms the difference between skin and strap

is that skin is to cover with skin, or as if with skin; hence, to cover superficially while strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

As nouns the difference between skin and strap

is that skin is (uncountable) the outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human while strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As verbs the difference between skin and strap

is that skin is to injure the skin of while strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

Strap vs Undefined - What's the difference?

strap | undefined |


As a noun strap

is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As a verb strap

is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Strap vs Pretty - What's the difference?

strap | pretty |


As nouns the difference between strap and pretty

is that strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like while pretty is something that is pretty.

As verbs the difference between strap and pretty

is that strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash while pretty is to make pretty; to beautify.

As an adjective pretty is

cunning; clever, skilful.

As an adverb pretty is

somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.

Ground vs Strap - What's the difference?

ground | strap |


In lang=en terms the difference between ground and strap

is that ground is the tune on which descants are raised; the plain song while strap is a gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

In transitive terms the difference between ground and strap

is that ground is to forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly while strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

As nouns the difference between ground and strap

is that ground is (surface of the Earth) The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground while strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As verbs the difference between ground and strap

is that ground is to connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground while strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

As an adjective ground

is crushed, or reduced to small particles.

Tray vs Strap - What's the difference?

tray | strap |


In transitive terms the difference between tray and strap

is that tray is to place items on a tray while strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

As nouns the difference between tray and strap

is that tray is trouble; annoyance; anger while strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As verbs the difference between tray and strap

is that tray is to grieve; annoy while strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

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