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spider strap

spider strap noun: a system of connected straps (for example on luggage or for equine use).

Noun

spider strap (plural spider straps)

  1. A system of connected straps (for example on luggage or for equine use).
  2. (in plural) One of a ten-armed system of straps used by responders in backboard immobilization.
    • "SPIDER STRAPS" provide a very quick and efficient way to secure a patient to a long backboard.1995, Nancy L. Caroline, Nancy L. Caroline, Emergency care in the streets, link
    • She secured the straps, pulling them tight to let the weight settle to her shoulder and back muscles. Fanning the spider straps of the face mask, she took a deep breath and donned it chin first, then straps at the neck, temple,2005, Dee Henderson, The Protector, link

Forms of spider strap

pluralspider straps

Origin of spider strap

From the resemblance to a spider's many legs.

Questions about spider strap

What does spider strap mean?
Spider strap means a system of connected straps (for example on luggage or for equine use).
What part of speech is spider strap?
Spider strap is a noun.
What is the plural of spider strap?
The plural of spider strap is spider straps.

Words near spider strap in the dictionary

  1. spider spanner
  2. spider stitch
  3. spider stitches
  4. spider strainer
  5. spider strainers
  6. spider strap
  7. spider straps
  8. spider syndrome
  9. spider table
  10. spider tables
  11. spider vein

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