Definition of Strop

1. Verb. Sharpen on a strop. "Strop razors"

Generic synonyms: Sharpen

2. Noun. A leather strap used to sharpen razors.
Generic synonyms: Sharpener, Strap

Definition of Strop

1. n. A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3.

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

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

Definition of Strop

1. Noun. A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor, in this sense also called ''razor strop''. ¹

2. Noun. (British) A bad mood or temper (see stroppy.) ¹

3. Verb. (obsolete) To strap. ¹

4. Verb. (''recorded since 1842; now most used'') To hone (a razor) with a strop. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Strop

1. to sharpen on a strip of leather [v STROPPED, STROPPING, STROPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strop

strontiojoaquinite
strontiomelane
strontiopyrochlore
strontiowhitlockite
strontitic
strontium
strontium-90
strontium 90
strontiums
strook
strooke
strooken
strookes
stroopwafel
stroopwafels
strop (current term)
strophanthidin
strophanthin
strophanthins
strophanthus
strophe
strophes
strophic
strophiole
strophioles
strophoid
strophoids
strophuli
strophulus
stropped

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