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strop Definition

strop (sträp)

noun

  1. strap
  2. a device, esp. a thick leather band, used for putting a fine edge on razors

Etymology: ME, a band, thong, noose < OE, akin to MHG strupfe < early WGmc loanword < L struppus < Gr strophos, a twisted band: for IE base see strophe

transitive verb stropped, strop·ping

to sharpen on a strop

strop Related Forms

strop·per noun

strop Synonyms

strop

v.

strop Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • throw: She throws a strop saying " What's the bloody point, eh?
  • have: Did Ruud have a strop at being left out?
  • use: Positioning 04/07/2002 Using heavy duty strops, each section is carefully moved into place ready for assembly.
  • get: They didn't believe it so much that they all got a strop on and refused to sing.
  • attach: Having done this they then assisted the Fire Service in attaching a strop to the vehicle to lift it clear of the water.
  • lift: He was strop lifted by C Flight, 22 Sqn.

Adjective modifier

  • back: The two single legs of each back strop are shackled on to the links at each lower corner of the otter doors.
  • short: A short rope strop with a block running on it was made fast to each clew.
  • second: A second such strop will be located toward the back of the straddle loader.
  • good: She's still as irritating as ever, and can still throw a good strop when she wants to.
  • new: New survivor handling considerations may see the introduction of a new strop in the near future.

Noun used with modifier

  • razor: There was no razor strop here, only needles, machines, ultraviolet rays.
  • wire: A variation of this method is to use a wire strop, attached as shown to the straining post.
  • rope: A short rope strop with a block running on it was made fast to each clew.
  • tree: If you find any evidence of damage replace your tree strop immediately.
  • leather: The traditional leather strop removes any burr, for a razor sharp edge.
  • star: No way would I throw a ' movie star strop ' .