Leather strip; punish (5)

I believe the answer is:

strap

(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "something to hang on to" , "Parts (anag.)" , "Shoulder band" , "Leather thong" , "Secure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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