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.