strap vs bind

strap and bind both are nouns.

strap and bind both are verbs.

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

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

strap: tie with a strap
bind: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

Other hypernyms of strap include tie.

strap (noun)	bind (noun)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging	something that hinders as if with bonds
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

strap (verb)	bind (verb)
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap	cause to be constipated
sharpen with a strap	form a chemical bond with
tie with a strap	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
beat severely with a whip or rod	make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
	fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
	provide with a binding
	stick to firmly
	secure with or as if with ropes
	wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
	create social or emotional ties

Difference between strap and bind

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