hone
//hoʊn//
Verb
honeInfinitive
honePresent tense
honedPast tense
honedPast participle
honingPresent participle
honesThird-person singular
1
To sharpen a blade or tool using a whetstone or similar abrasive surface.
He honed the kitchen knife on a whetstone until it was razor-sharp.
2
To refine, perfect, or make more effective through practice or effort.
She spent years honing her writing skills.
Noun
1
A fine-grained whetstone used for sharpening cutting tools.
He used a hone to sharpen his kitchen knife.