Stropped: meaning, definitions and examples

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stropped

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

preparing tools

Stropped refers to the action of sharpening or polishing a blade by using a leather strap or similar material. This process is typically done to refine the edge of knives or razors, ensuring they are sharp and ready for use.

Synonyms

hone, polish, sharpen

Examples of usage

  • He stropped his razor before shaving.
  • The chef stropped his knives for precision cutting.
  • After a few uses, I need to strop my straight razor again.

Translations

Translations of the word "stropped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desgastado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคฐเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgestumpft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ัƒะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tฤ™py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ˆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmoussรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desgastado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถrelmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋”˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ู’ู„ูŽูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otupฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otupenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrusen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daufur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desgastado

Etymology

The term 'stropped' is derived from the noun 'strop,' which refers to a strip of leather used for sharpening blades. The word originates from the late 18th century, initially used in the context of leatherwork. The root word is believed to come from the English dialect word 'strop,' meaning a strap, which can be traced back further to Middle Dutch 'strope,' meaning a cord or strap. The act of stropping is essential in maintaining the sharpness of blades, and its usage in the English language has evolved over time from artisans and craftsmen sharpening tools to modern-day grooming.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,688, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.