Stropping: meaning, definitions and examples

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stropping

 

[ หˆstrษ’pษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cutting tool

Stropping is the technique of sharpening a cutting tool, typically a razor or knife, using a flexible leather strip known as a strop. This process involves drawing the blade across the strop's surface at an angle, which helps refine the edge and maintain its sharpness. The action is essential for achieving a keen edge, particularly for high-quality cutting tools. It is often performed as a final step after honing to ensure optimal sharpness. Regular stropping can prolong the life of a blade.

Synonyms

honing, sharpening

Examples of usage

  • He carefully strops his razor before each shave.
  • The chef spends time stropping his knives for precision cooking.
  • She demonstrated how to strop a straight razor effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "stropping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengasah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะพั‡ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostrzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒญใƒƒใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affรปtage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bileyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋กœํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุญุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฃจๅˆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izostritev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรถrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะตะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผzรผลŸdรผrmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afilado

Etymology

The word 'stropping' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the word 'strop,' meaning a strap, particularly made of leather, used to sharpen razors. The term 'strop' itself comes from the Old English word 'stroppian,' meaning to strap or bind, indicating the action of using a striped tool for sharpening. As the refinement of edge tools became important in various crafts, the technique of stropping saw a rise in popularity, particularly among barbers and craftsmen who needed to maintain their tools for precision tasks. Over time, stropping evolved into a specific method recognized in both professional and household settings, symbolizing a commitment to maintaining sharp, effective cutting tools.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,214, 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.