STROP Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word strop. (close relations)
Definition of STROP
Best Alternative Words for STROP
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axe | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle verb • chop or split with an ax • terminate | ||||||||
blade | nounn | |||||||
noun • especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole • a dashing young man • something long and thin resembling a blade of grass • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • a cut of beef from the shoulder blade • a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue) • the part of the skate that slides on the ice • flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water • the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge | ||||||||
chopper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a grounder that bounces high in the air • informal terms for a human `tooth' • an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades • a butcher's knife having a large square blade | ||||||||
cleaver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a butcher's knife having a large square blade | ||||||||
cutlass | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors | ||||||||
cutter | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who cuts or carves stone • someone who carves the meat • someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments) • a boat for communication between ship and shore • a sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop • a cutting implement; a tool for cutting | ||||||||
hatchet | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians • a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood) | ||||||||
hone | verbv | |||||||
noun • a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors • a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc. verb • sharpen with a hone • make perfect or complete | ||||||||
knife | nounn | |||||||
noun • edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle • a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point • any long thin projection that is transient verb • use a knife on | ||||||||
knife-edge | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a narrow boundary | ||||||||
machete | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation | ||||||||
razor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • edge tool used in shaving verb • shave with a razor | ||||||||
scythe | nounn | |||||||
noun • an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground verb • cut with a scythe | ||||||||
sharpener | nounn | |||||||
noun • any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper | ||||||||
sickle | nounn | |||||||
noun • an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle | ||||||||
slicer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers) • a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade • knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese | ||||||||
strap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
sword | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | ||||||||
whetstone | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives | ||||||||
huff | verbv | |||||||
noun • a state of irritation or annoyance verb • inhale recreational drugs • blow hard and loudly |