Straphanging is a term used to describe the act of standing in a moving vehicle and holding onto a strap or overhead bar for support. Some synonyms for this word can include hanging on, gripping, clutching, clutching onto, clinging, and grasping. Other possible synonyms could include holding tight, securing oneself, supporting oneself, or steadying oneself. These synonyms are often used in the context of transportation, such as riding a train, bus, or subway. No matter what synonym is used, the idea remains the same: to hold on tight to something in order to maintain balance and stay upright while in motion.