Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of sharpening is as below...

Grindstone :: Grindstone (n.) A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects..

Hone :: Hone (n.) A stone of a fine grit, or a slab, as of metal, covered with an abrading substance or powder, used for sharpening cutting instruments, and especially for setting razors; an oilstone..

Acumination :: Acumination (n.) A sharpening; termination in a sharp point; a tapering point.

Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of sharpening.

Whetstone :: Whetstone (n.) A piece of stone, natural or artificial, used for whetting, or sharpening, edge tools..

Whet :: Whet (v. t.) To rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen by attrition; as, to whet a knife..

Acuation :: Acuation (n.) Act of sharpening.

Rifle :: Rifle (n.) A strip of wood covered with emery or a similar material, used for sharpening scythes..

Grind :: Grind (n.) The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction..

Scythestone :: Scythestone (n.) A stone for sharpening scythes; a whetstone.

Sharpening :: Sharpening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sharpe.

Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop..

Quill :: Quill (n.) A pen for writing made by sharpening and splitting the point or nib of the stock of a feather; as, history is the proper subject of his quill..

Steel :: Steel (n.) An instrument of steel (usually a round rod) for sharpening knives.

Acuition :: Acuition (n.) The act of sharpening.

Random Fonts

Most Popular