STRIPS
a long, flat, narrow piece:a strip of landHe didn’t have a bandage, so he ripped up his shirt into thin strips.To prolong the working life of your credit card, keep the magnetic strip protected from scratches, heat, and moisture.
AMUSEMENT
the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh:She looked at him with amusement.I looked on in amusement as they started to argue.
TIGHTLY
firmly or closely:The baby was clutching his toy tightly in his grubby fist.Many commuters are forced to stand, tightly packed in, like sardines.
LOCK
to put an object in a safe place and fasten a lock that prevents someone from entering the place, moving the object, etc.:
SPRINGBOARD
a board that can bend, helping people to jump higher when jumping or diving into a swimming pool or when doing gymnastics
LEAP INTO
to act immediately
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:He leaped out of his car and ran towards the house.
INCENTIVE
something that encourages a person to do something by offering them a reward: