How Do You Spell STROP?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɒp] (IPA)

The word "strop" is a bit of a spelling mystery, as its pronunciation doesn't quite match up with its spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /strɑp/, with a long "o" sound rather than the short "o" that one might expect based on its spelling. This can be confusing for those learning English or for non-native speakers. However, with practice and familiarity, the correct pronunciation will become second nature, and the word "strop" will roll off the tongue easily.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
Plural
Conjugate verb
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STROP Meaning and Definition

  1. A strop is a leather strip or a material with a similar texture, typically made from canvas or denim, that is used for sharpening blades, such as knives, razors, or chisels. It is an essential tool in maintaining the sharpness and smoothness of the blade's cutting edge. A strop is often paired with honing compounds or pastes, which are abrasive substances applied on the surface of the strop to aid in the sharpening process.

    To use a strop, the blade is held at a specific angle against the strop's surface, and by drawing the blade along the strop in alternating sweeping motions, it helps realign the microscopic teeth on the edge of the blade, enhancing its cutting ability. The leather or other material of the strop has inherent flex and resilience, allowing it to conform to the shape of the blade and provide gentle pressure, leading to a refined edge.

    Strops are commonly used by barbers, woodworkers, chefs, and other professionals who rely on sharp blades for their work. They are also favored by enthusiasts who appreciate the art of blade maintenance. By regularly stropping blades, their life expectancy can be prolonged, as it removes microscopic inconsistencies and maintains their sharpness, reducing the need for more aggressive forms of sharpening. Ultimately, a strop serves as a supplementary tool for maintaining cutting-edge integrity, ensuring optimal performance of blades.

  2. • To sharpen on a strop.
    • A strip of leather, or flat prepared substance, on which razors are sharpened.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for STROP

Etymology of STROP

The word "strop" derives from the Middle English term "strope", which can be traced back to the Old English word "stropp". The Old English term itself is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "struppa". The Proto-Germanic word has further roots in the Proto-Indo-European base "streb(h)-" meaning "to wind, to turn". Over time, the term "strop" was adopted into various Germanic languages, including Dutch, German, and Old Norse. In the context of sharpening tools, such as razors, the term "strop" specifically refers to a flexible strip or surface on which the tool's edge is honed or polished.

Idioms with the word STROP

  • have a strop on The idiom "have a strop on" is a colloquial expression typically used in British English. It refers to someone throwing a tantrum, having a fit of anger, or becoming unnecessarily sulky and moody. It implies that the person is behaving irrationally or overreacting to a situation, often in a childish or attention-seeking manner.

Similar spelling words for STROP

Plural form of STROP is STROPS

Conjugate verb Strop

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stropped
you would have stropped
he/she/it would have stropped
we would have stropped
they would have stropped
I would have strop
you would have strop
he/she/it would have strop
we would have strop
they would have strop

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been stropping
you would have been stropping
he/she/it would have been stropping
we would have been stropping
they would have been stropping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would strop
you would strop
he/she/it would strop
we would strop
they would strop

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be stropping
you would be stropping
he/she/it would be stropping
we would be stropping
they would be stropping

FUTURE

I will strop
you will strop
he/she/it will strop
we will strop
they will strop

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stropping
you will be stropping
he/she/it will be stropping
we will be stropping
they will be stropping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stropped
you will have stropped
he/she/it will have stropped
we will have stropped
they will have stropped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stropping
you will have been stropping
he/she/it will have been stropping
we will have been stropping
they will have been stropping

IMPERATIVE

you strop
we let´s strop

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to strop

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stropping
you were stropping
he/she/it was stropping
we were stropping
they were stropping

PAST PARTICIPLE

stropped

PAST PERFECT

I had stropped
you had stropped
he/she/it had stropped
we had stropped
they had stropped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stropping
you had been stropping
he/she/it had been stropping
we had been stropping
they had been stropping

PRESENT

I strop
you strop
he/she/it strops
we strop
they strop

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stropping
you are stropping
he/she/it is stropping
we are stropping
they are stropping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stropping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stropped
you have stropped
he/she/it has stropped
we have stropped
they have stropped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stropping
you have been stropping
he/she/it has been stropping
we have been stropping
they have been stropping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it strop

SIMPLE PAST

I stropped
you stropped
he/she/it stropped
we stropped
they stropped

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