oilstone

American  

[oil-stohn] / ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn /

noun

1. a block of fine-grained stone, usually oiled, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion.

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oilstone British  

/ ˈɔɪlˌstəʊn /

noun

1. a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools See also whetstone

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Etymology

Origin of oilstone

First recorded in 1575–85; oil + stone

Example Sentences

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oilstone

"There, across the yard, at the door of the armory, do you see the boy squatting by the steps honing a sword with an oilstone?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

He sat cross-legged beside the fire, honing the edge of his longsword with an oilstone.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Turkey oilstone is a close-grained bluish stone 653 containing from 70 to 75% of silica in a state of very fine division, intimately blended with about 20 to 25% of calcite.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various

After rough-grinding the tool, it is advisable to finish sharpening the cutting edge on a grindstone or with an oilstone for fine work, as a keen edge is very essential.

From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones

Jed whistled a few mournful bars and sharpened a chisel on an oilstone.

From Shavings by Joseph Crosby Lincoln