GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Strop (?), n. [See Strap.] A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3.
   
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   Strop, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stropped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Stropping.] To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen; as, “to strop a razor”.
   
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   Strop, n. [Cf. F. estrope, étrope, fr. L. struppus. See Strop a strap.] (Naut.) A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.
   
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