Strapping (punishment)

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Strapping refers to the use of a strap as an implement for corporal punishment that is applied either to the buttocks (see spanking) or the palm of the hand (known as hand strapping). The strap is typically a broad and heavy strip of leather, often with a hard handle. The tawse is a notable type of strap. Some may use the term belting to describe strapping. The word "strap" is sometimes used to describe a leather paddle.

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