Sharpening tool in a barbershop Crossword Clue

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Sharpening tool in a barbershop Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a leather strap used to sharpen razors
(verb)
1. sharpen on a strop

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BARBERSHOP (noun)
1. a shop where men can get their hair cut
TOOL (verb)
1. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
2. drive
TOOL (noun)
1. the means whereby some act is accomplished
2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

Hint 3: Anagram

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