Strop in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo draw a razor blade along a leather strap to refine and maintain its cutting edge.

Definition in Japanese革砥に沿って刃を動かし、刃先を整えて切れ味を保つ。

Example sentences

• 次(つぎ)にいらっしゃるまでに、このレザーを革砥(かわと)で研(と)いでおきますね。🔊

  I'll strop the straight razor before your next appointment.

• 親方(おやかた)が弟子(でし)に、革(かわ)を傷(いた)めずに刃(は)を革砥(かわと)で研(と)ぐやり方(かた)を見(み)せてたよ。🔊

  He showed his apprentice how to strop a blade without damaging the leather.

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