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strap-on

Pronunciation: /ˈstɹæpɒn/

The English word “strap-on” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. That can be attached using one or more straps.
  2. Of a booster rocket, that is mounted on the outside of a launch vehicle (typically around the first stage) to provide an additional boost at lift-off, ultimately separating after the first few minutes of ascent.

noun

  1. A strap-on booster.
  2. An artificial phallus attached with a strap, usually a dildo.
  3. Synonym of keytar (“keyboard supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders”).

Etymology

From strap + on.

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