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whetstone

noun whet·stone \ˈhwet-ˌstōn, ˈwet-\

: a stone used for sharpening knives, blades, etc.

Full Definition of WHETSTONE

:  a stone for whetting edge tools
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First Known Use of WHETSTONE

before 12th century

Other Hardware Terms

adze, auger, awl, chock, ferrule, punch, tang

Rhymes with WHETSTONE

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WHETSTONE Defined for Kids

whetstone

noun whet·stone \ˈhwet-ˌstōn, ˈwet-\

Definition of WHETSTONE for Kids

:  a stone on which blades are sharpened

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