hone
1noun
verb (used with object), honed, hon·ing.
Origin of hone
1hone
2verb (used without object), honed, hon·ing.
Origin of hone
2Examples from the Web for honing
Contemporary Examples of honing
I believe in being aware of your creative process and honing it.
The PA has also been channeling Anonymous and honing its hacking skills.
But rather than honing in on the present (Mrs. Obama included), the designer is focused on the bigger picture instead.
Thom Browne’s Women’s Line Evolves in the Wake of Michelle Obama’s Inaugural EnsembleMisty White Sidell
February 12, 2013
For most young men and women in fashion, honing a distinctive voice is, perhaps, the most difficult hurdle to building a business.
Milan Fashion Week’s Big Finale: Versace and Dolce & Gabbana Wow, While Armani Falls ShortRobin Givhan
February 27, 2012
For his part, Newt Gingrich has clearly been honing his persona as condescending, arch, snide Big Thinker.
Historical Examples of honing
He was keen for the open stretches, honing to be gone down the wind.
Tharon of Lost ValleyVingie E. Roe
For that matter, I shouldnt wonder if you were honing to get rid of me.
Baseball Joe, Captain of the TeamLester Chadwick
This cannot be done by stropping, but is accomplished only by the process known as honing.
Shaving Made EasyAnonymous
We venture to assert, however, that honing a razor is at least as easy as stropping it.
Shaving Made EasyAnonymous
If the honing be carried too far, a wire edge will be produced, and this must be removed.
Shaving Made EasyAnonymous