cat vs strap

cat and strap both are nouns.

cat and strap both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cat	Yes	No	Yes	No
strap	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, strap is a hypernym of cat; that is, strap is a word with a broader meaning than cat:

cat: beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
strap: beat severely with a whip or rod

Other hypernyms of cat include flog, lash, lather, slash, trounce, welt, whip.

cat (noun)	strap (noun)
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats	whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild	an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
a whip with nine knotted cords	a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work	hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
a spiteful woman gossip
an informal term for a youth or man

cat (verb)	strap (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails	sharpen with a strap
	tie with a strap
	beat severely with a whip or rod

Difference between cat and strap

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