A strap is a thin strip, usually of fabric or leather, used as part of clothing or baggage, or bedding such as a sleeping bag. See for example spaghetti strap, shoulder strap . A strap differs from a belt mainly in that a strap is usually integral to the item of clothing. They can be used in combination with buckles.

Straps are also used to attach and bind items, to objects, animals (for example a saddle on a horse) and people.

The word "Strap" is a street slang term for a hand gun or pistol.

See also: strap-on, bootstrapping, corporal punishment.