Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

am sharpening

  • present progressive
    of sharpen (1st person singular).
    sharpen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become sharp or sharper.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Every time I write I am sharpening my oyster knife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2022

"I am sharpening Leif's blade," Kark struck in; he had indeed drawn a knife and sharpening-stone from his girdle.

From The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days by Ottilie A. (Ottilia Adelina) Liljencrantz

"I am sharpening my horns for the war," said the bull.

From Myths and Legends of the Sioux by Marie L. McLaughlin

The water-carrier can only sharpen his knife and say—’I am sharpening my knife.

From Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi by R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet) Bain