whang
9.9
A narrow strip of leather used to tie or fasten things
- noun
- /wæŋ/
- Archaic
:
tira
- She tied the bundle with a durable whang made from cowhide.
Examples
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The craftsman used a sturdy whang to secure the leather pouch.
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For his project, he selected a thick whang to create a strong fastening.
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TOUGHER THAN WHANG LEATHER.
Synonyms
13
7.2
A strip of leather for beating someone as punishment
is a leather strip used mainly for fastening rather than punishment
thong
vswhang
6
7.4
A narrow leather strip used for tying or fastening things
is the general leather strip used similarly for fastening or whipping
lash
vswhang
4
6.3
The flexible leather strip at the end of a whip
is a general leather strip used for fastening rather than for striking
3
7.5
A strip of material sewn into a seam to strengthen or decorate an edge
is a free leather strip used for fastening rather than being sewn in
webbing
vswhang
2
4.9
A strong woven strip of cloth used for straps and belts
is a leather strip rather than a woven fabric, used for tying or fastening
9.9
A narrow leather strap that fastens a sandal to the foot
is a general leather strip used for fastening beyond footwear
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word whang also names a strong strip of leather used as a strap or lash. A helpful way to remember this is to imagine the leather making a 'whang' when it hits something, which links the strap and the blow.