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strap vs work over

work over vs strap

strap is a noun but work over is not a noun.

strap and work over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strap Yes No Yes No
work over No No Yes No
As verbs, work over is a hypernym of strap; that is, work over is a word with a broader meaning than strap:
  • strap: beat severely with a whip or rod
  • work over: give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Other hypernyms of strap include beat, beat up.
strap (noun) work over (noun)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
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) work over (verb)
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
sharpen with a strap
tie with a strap
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between strap and work over

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