Straplessly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Without a strap or straps; in a strapless manner. not-comparable
"Only a spreading tree, with nine yokels in assorted costumes telling cheeky little boys to get out of the light; with two or three pads lying rather straplessly about; and with one good bat, and one bad one, and an old, despised batting-glove."
Example
More examples"Only a spreading tree, with nine yokels in assorted costumes telling cheeky little boys to get out of the light; with two or three pads lying rather straplessly about; and with one good bat, and one bad one, and an old, despised batting-glove."
Etymology
From strapless + -ly.