stroppers

strop·per

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strop-er]
- /ˈstrɒp ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strop-er]
- /ˈstrɒp ər/

Definitions of stroppers word

noun stroppers any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material. 1
noun stroppers Also, strap. Nautical, Machinery. a rope or a band of metal surrounding and supporting a block, deadeye, etc. a metal band surrounding the pulley of a block to transmit the load on the pulley to its hook or shackle. a rope sling, as for handling cargo. a ring or grommet of rope. 1
verb with object stroppers to sharpen on or as if on a strop. 1

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Origin of stroppers

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10; strop + -er1

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Parts of speech for Stroppers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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stroppers popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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