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

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

"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

When he had finished eating, Stefanone produced his little piece of oilstone, which he carried wrapped in dingy paper, and having greased it proceeded to draw the blade over it slowly and smoothly.

From Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 by Castaigne, J. André

Then the scraper is laid flat on the oilstone and rubbed, first on one side and then on the other till the sides are bright and smooth along the edge, Fig.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William

In oilstoning the concave side of a gouge an oilstone slip is employed, the gouge being held in the left hand and the slip in the right, the latter being supplied with clean oil.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua