·noun A strap; specifically, ·same·as Strap, 3.
II. Strop ·vt To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen; as, to strop a razor.
III. Strop ·noun A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.
, or strap. A piece of rope, spliced generally into a circular wreath, and used to surround the bo...
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A single block used in the clue of square-sails for the clue-lines to lead through; it has a shoulde...
That part by which it is fastened or suspended to any particular place upon the sails, masts, or rig...