Strop

Pronunciation: /strɑp/

Definitions of strop

noun a strip of leather, canvas, or other material used for sharpening razors or other cutting tools

Example Sentences

A1 He uses a strop to sharpen his razor.

A2 A leather strop is commonly used to hone straight razors.

B1 The barber carefully stropped the blade before shaving the customer.

B2 After stropping the knife, it became sharp enough to slice through paper effortlessly.

C1 The master bladesmith demonstrated the proper technique for stropping a blade.

C2 The intricate patterns on the custom-made strop showcased the craftsman's skill.

Examples of strop in a Sentence

formal The barber used a leather strop to sharpen his straight razor.

informal I always see my dad using a strop to keep his knives sharp.

slang I need to strop my blade before I go hunting this weekend.

figurative His constant criticism felt like a strop on my self-esteem.

Grammatical Forms of strop

• past tense: stropped
• plural: strops
• comparative: more strop
• superlative: most strop
• present tense: strops
• future tense: will strop
• perfect tense: have stropped
• continuous tense: is stroping
• singular: strop
• positive degree: strop
• infinitive: to strop
• gerund: stropping
• participle: stropped

Origin and Evolution of strop

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'strop' originated from the Old English word 'strēap', which means strap or band.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'strop' evolved to specifically refer to a leather strap used for sharpening blades or razors, reflecting its practical use in daily life.