strap vs cat

strap and cat both are nouns.

strap and cat both are verbs.

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

As verbs, cat is a hyponym of strap; that is, cat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strap:

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

Other hyponyms of strap include flagellate, scourge, leather, horsewhip, switch, cowhide, birch.

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

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

Difference between strap and cat

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