strop Definition
strop (sträp)
noun
- strap
- 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 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 ' .
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