How Do You Spell STROPPING?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɒpɪŋ] (IPA)

Stropping is a word typically used in the context of sharpening a blade or tool. Its pronunciation is /ˈstrɒpɪŋ/ (strop-ing) and it is spelled with two "p"s. In IPA phonetics, the "o" sound is represented by the symbol /ɒ/ and the stressed syllable is indicated by the apostrophe. The double "p" indicates that the word is of Germanic origin, as it follows the rule of doubling the consonant after a short vowel to indicate a preceding vowel is pronounced as a short sound.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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STROPPING Meaning and Definition

  1. Stropping is a term used in the field of sharpening and refining the cutting edge of blades, typically on a strop, which is a strip of leather or other material. Stropping is the final step in the sharpening process, aimed at removing any remaining burrs and polishing the blade to achieve optimal sharpness. It involves the repetitive process of sliding the edge of the blade against the surface of the strop, usually using a strop compound or abrasive paste to aid in the process.

    The primary purpose of stropping is to align and realign the microscopic teeth of the blade's edge, which can get bent or misaligned during use or previous sharpening methods. By moving the blade back and forth on the strop, the friction and pressure exerted on the edge help to straighten and align the tiny teeth, resulting in a finer and more polished cutting edge. This realignment enhances the cutting performance and sharpness of the blade.

    Stropping is often done after sharpening the blade on a sharpening stone or using an electric sharpener. It is particularly beneficial for straight razors, knives, chisels, and other finely-edged tools that require precision cutting. As a regular maintenance technique, stropping can significantly extend the time between actual sharpenings, thereby preserving the longevity and sharpness of the blade.

    Overall, stropping is a vital process in the maintenance and enhancement of cutting tools, providing the final refining touch to achieve a razor-sharp edge.

Common Misspellings for STROPPING

Etymology of STROPPING

The word "stropping" is derived from the verb "strop", which dates back to the 17th century. It originated from the Old English word "stropp" or "stroppian", meaning "a thong or strap". This Old English word later evolved into Middle English as "strope" or "strop".

In terms of etymology, "stropp" can be further traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*struppōną" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*streb(h)-" or "*streub(h)-" which means "to wind, twist or turn".

Over time, the verb "strop" developed specific meanings such as "to sharpen on a strop" or "to treat or prepare leather with a strop". The noun "stropping" is the gerund form of the verb "strop".

Conjugate verb Stropping

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stropping
you would be stropping
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stropping
you would have stropping
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stropping
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FUTURE

I will strop
you will strop
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we will strop
they will strop

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stropping
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stropped
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stropping
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IMPERATIVE

you strop
we let´s strop

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to strop

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stropping
you were stropping
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PAST PARTICIPLE

stropped

PAST PERFECT

I had stropped
you had stropped
he/she/it had stropped
we had stropped
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stropping
you had been stropping
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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
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stropping
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I would have stropped
we would have stropped
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