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

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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

Under the head of oilstones or hones proper the most famous and best-known qualities are the German razor hone, the Turkey oilstone, and the Arkansas stone.

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

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 J. André Castaigne

When an oilstone becomes hollow or uneven by use, it may be trued by rubbing it on a flat board covered with sharp sand, or on sandpaper tacked over a block of wood.

From Handwork in Wood by William Noyes

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