monkey strap
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Meaning · English
A type of safety strap.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Also, he must always use the approved safety harness, or "monkey strap" as it is commonly called.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “monkey strap” mean?
A type of safety strap.
Is “monkey strap” formal or informal?
monkey strap is generally slang.