STROPPING Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
stropping.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word stropping. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word stropping. (close relations)
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Definition of STROPPING
Definition of STROPPING
Best Alternative Words for STROPPING
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polishing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | ||||||||
honing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
sharpening | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make sharp or sharper • make crisp or more crisp and precise • become sharp or sharper • put (an image) into focus • make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper • raise the pitch of (musical notes) • give a point to • make (one's senses) more acute |
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Alternatives for POLISHING
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