5 letter words ending in RAP

5 letter words ending in RAP in English

5 letter words ending in CRAP


5 letter words ending in TRAP


Common 5 letter words ending in RAP with meaning

WordDefinition
SCRAP
Scrap Part of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. (Noun) A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used. Example: "She threw the scrap of paper in the trash."

2. (Verb) To discard or get rid of something. Example: "He decided to scrap the old car."

Pronunciations

US: /skræp/

UK: /skrap/

Origin and Usage

The word "scrap" originated from the Old Norse word "skrap" which means "a piece cut off." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to refer to a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used. It can also be used as a verb to mean to discard or get rid of something.

Synonyms

1. (Noun) Remnant, fragment, bit, piece, shred.

2. (Verb) Abandon, discard, jettison, dump, dispose of.

Related Words

1. Crisp

2. Grasp

3. Strap

4. Scuba

5. Scrap

Example Sentences

1. She saved every scrap of paper in a box under her bed.

2. The chef used every scrap of meat to make the stew.

3. He decided to scrap the old car and buy a new one.

4. The company decided to scrap the project due to lack of funding.

5. She found a scrap of fabric in the bin and used it to patch her jeans.

STRAP
Parts of Speech

Strap is a verb and a noun.

Definitions
  • As a verb, strap means to fasten or secure something in place using a strap.
  • As a noun, strap refers to a long, narrow strip of leather or other material used for fastening or securing something.
Pronunciations
  • US: /stræp/
  • UK: /stræp/
Origin and Usage

The word strap originated from Middle English, and it has been in use since the 14th century. The word was derived from Old French "estrappe," which means a long, narrow piece of leather. Straps are used in various ways, such as securing luggage, fastening a watch, or holding a guitar in place.

Synonyms
  • Fasten
  • Buckle
  • Bind
  • Tie
  • Secure
Related Words
  • Stare
  • Stake
  • Stead
  • Steak
  • Steep
Example Sentences
  • She strapped her backpack onto her shoulders before heading out for the hike.
  • The watch strap broke, and he had to replace it with a new one.
  • He used a strap to secure the luggage to the roof of the car.