Definitions for: Strop


[n] a leather strap used to sharpen razors
[v] sharpen on a strop, as of razors



Webster (1913) Definition: Strop, n. [See Strap.]
A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3.


Strop, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stropped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Stropping.]
To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen;
as, to strop a razor.


Strop, n. [Cf. F. estrope, ['e]trope, fr. L. struppus.
See Strop a strap.] (Naut.)
A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round
a block for hanging it.

See Also: sharpen, sharpener, strap

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