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STROPPING Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word stropping. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word stropping. (close relations)

Best Synonyms 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

Best Hypernyms For STROPPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stropping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for POLISHING

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Phrases (4)