any of several devices for sharpening razors, esp. a strip of leather or other flexible material.

Also, strap. Nautical, Machinery .

a rope or a band of metal surrounding and supporting a block, deadeye, etc.

a metal band surrounding the pulley of a block to transmit the load on the pulley to its hook or shackle.

a rope sling, as for handling cargo.

a ring or grommet of rope.

to sharpen on or as if on a strop.