While the others watched, Armsbury clawed away the loose straps which bound the huge Egyptian casket.

The case was made of high-quality leather, appeared to have been packed neatly and with care, with no odd bulges, no loose straps or unbuckled buckles.

As dangerous as ejection could be, loose straps could result in permanent damage.

With his ski gloves back on and the loose straps of the bib ski pants in his hands, Scot moved backward two feet and then pulled Amanda slowly forward for one.

After a few moments she gently removed the bright blue clothes and the extravagant hat and secured him in the bunk with loose straps.

The hooks were positioned to tightly fit to the sides of the boot, keeping the ski centred and eliminating any "flop" that the formerly loose straps allowed.

It had solid armrests, foot supports, and a tall back, and loose straps dangled down from it.

"I see the Mercedes," he said, the loose strap of his flying helmet flapping.

On the cover of Cartoon Fun a surfer holds the loose bikini-top straps of a woman who says, "I hope you know how to steer this thing, Sam."

He cursed as he found a loose strap.