leatherstrap

noun
UK /ˈlɛðə stræp/
US /ˈlɛðər stræp/

A long, thin piece of leather that you use to tie or hold things.

He tied the box shut with a leatherstrap.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A strip of leather used to sharpen a razor.

The barber ran the razor along the leatherstrap.

3. A strap made of leather used to hit someone as punishment.

In old stories, the leatherstrap was used to punish naughty children.

4. A leather band that holds a watch on your wrist.

The leatherstrap on his watch broke, so it fell off.