strop

Definitions of strop
  1. noun
    the disadvantage that results from losing something
    synonyms: deprivatie
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    type of:
    keerzij, keerzijde, kwaad, min, minpunt, nadeel, schaduwkant, schaduwzijde, tegenvaller
    the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
  2. noun
    neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
    synonyms: das, stropdas
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    butterfly, strikje, vlinder, vlinderdas, vlinderdasje, vlinderstrikje
    a man's tie that ties in a bow
  3. noun
    a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
    synonyms: das, moerbalk, moerbint, stropdas, veterschoen
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    type of:
    balk, bint, weversboom
    long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
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