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strop |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Strop \Strop\, n. [See {Strap}.] A strap; specifically, same as {Strap}, 3. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Strop \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Strop \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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: strop n : a leather strap used to sharpen razors v : sharpen on a strop, as of razors
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