thong
nounUK /θɒŋ/
US /θɔːŋ/
A thong is a small strip of leather or plastic used to tie things together.
He tied the bag shut with a leather thong.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A type of underwear with a narrow back strip.
She packed a swimsuit and a thong for the beach trip.
3. A simple sandal held on the foot by a strap between the toes.
He wore rubber thongs to the beach.
4. A strip of leather used as a whip.
The driver cracked the thong over the horses.