English dictionary

strop

/str/A/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a leather strap used to sharpen razors

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A strap; specifically, same as <u>Strap</u>, 3.

noun

Source: webster1913
A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.

noun

Source: webster1913

sharpen on a strop

verb.contact

Examples
Strop razors.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen; as, to <i>strop</i> a razor.

verb

Source: webster1913