(ˈstrępˌhęŋ ) verb (intransitive) (on a train, bus, etc) to travel standing up, esp holding onto a strap. The tube is packed and she strap-hangs for three stations.
strap-hang
strap-hang/ˈstrapˌhaNG/
verb
travel while standing up in a bus or train.
"those lucky enough to get a seat drowse; the rest must strap-hang all the way"
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb strap-hang. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
What does the word strap-hanging mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the word strap-hanging. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and ...
Straphanger Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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a standing passenger in a subway, streetcar, bus, or train who clings for support to one of the short straps or similar devices placed along the aisle.
Oct 8, 2009 · It refers to the practice of showing up to a parachute jump, for which you are not scheduled, in the hopes that an extra chute becomes available.
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What is strap hang airborne?
Straphanger, an experienced United States Army airborne paratrooper who is not scheduled to jump today but is on standby.
What is the definition of a strap?
1. a. : a narrow usually flat strip or thong of a flexible material and especially leather used for securing, holding together, or wrapping. b. : something made of a strap forming a loop.
What does it mean to be strapped?
In need of, as in We're strapped for cash this week . Originating in the mid-1800s as simply strapped , meaning “in need of money,” the term acquired for in the first half of the 1900s. Now the term is also used for other needs, as in I can't give you any more firewood; I'm strapped for it myself .
What is the meaning of strap up?
Meaning of strap something up in English
to wrap a leg, arm, or other part of the body in a bandage (= strip of material for wrapping around injuries): He injured himself playing football and his arm was strapped up. Fastening and tying.
n. 1. One who grips a hanging strap or similar device for support while riding as a passenger on a bus or subway. 2. One who uses public transportation.
a standing passenger, as on a crowded bus or subway car, who holds onto a hanging strap or the like for support.
Straphanger definition: a passenger who stands in a crowded bus or subway train and holds onto a strap or other support suspended from above.
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