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Definition of Strop
1. Verb. Sharpen on a strop. "Strop razors"
Generic synonyms: Sharpen
2. Noun. A leather strap used to sharpen razors.
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]