The meaning of Strop
Strop – definition
nounA device, typically a strip of leather, for sharpening razors.
Usage examples:
He taught his sons the bible and beat them with a razor strop.
verbSharpen on or with a strop.
Usage examples:
He stropped a knife razor-sharp on his belt
nounA bad mood; a temper.
Usage examples:
Nathalie gets in a strop and makes to leave
nounA strip of leather or other material that you can rub an old-fashioned razor, knife, etc. on in order to make the blade sharp
Usage examples:
Use a strop to maintain a sharp edge on your knives and cutting tools., a razor strop, the crane wa…
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Word origin
1970s: probably a back-formation from stroppy.
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