Strop

[strɒp] or [strɑp]

Definition

(noun.) a leather strap used to sharpen razors.

(verb.) sharpen on a strop; 'strop razors'.

Checker: Monroe--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3.

(v. t.) To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen; as, to strop a razor.

(n.) A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.

Typist: Malcolm

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Strap, razor-strap, razor-strop.

v. a. Strap, sharpen (on a strap).

Typist: Shelley

Definition

n. a strip of leather or of wood covered with leather &c. for sharpening razors.—v.t. to sharpen on a strop:—pr.p. strop′ping; pa.t. and pa.p. stropped.

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