Definitions of descriptions

[Joseph Clemens]

<span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>I had been re-reading my copy of the "CP Bible" The Savage Garden and the phrase "strapped-shaped" as Peter D'Amato used kept jumping out at me. I couldn't help but wonder what this odd phrase meant, exactly?
For me, strapped is what happens when something is struck by a strap or is held down (in place) with one. It is a verb, denoting the action of the same, not an adjective. What does it mean when used together "hyphenated" with the word "shaped"; "strapped-shaped"? To me the hyphenated combination would mean, "shaped like being struck by a strap".
If anyone can provide any insight on this I would greatly appreciate it.</span>

 

[fatboy]

Hi Jo

The description comes from a strap or belt.
Strap leaf Vanda for example have long, thin, belt shaped leaves.
Hope that helps, Troy.

 

[lavenderdawn]

With my understanding of the English language, I would agree with you, Joseph.  It's not very clear.  I think he probably intended to mean how Troy deciphered it but D'Amato could have used better terms.  IMHO