Whetstone

September 4, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Whetstone

Noun
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Definition

A fine-grained stone used for sharpening tools or blades.

Contextual Sentence: "The blacksmith used a whetstone to hone the blade to a razor's edge."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think 'whet' (to sharpen) + 'stone'—a stone used to sharpen.
Synonyms
honing stone sharpening stone grindstone abrasive stone
Antonyms
dulling agent blunting tool unsharpened object