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whetstone
[ hwet-stohn, wet- ]
/ ˈʰwɛtˌstoʊn, ˈwɛt- /
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Definition of whetstone
noun
a stone for sharpening cutlery or tools by friction.
anything that sharpens: a whetstone for dull wits.
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British Dictionary definitions for whetstone
whetstone
/ (ˈwɛtˌstəʊn) /
noun
a stone used for sharpening edged tools, knives, etc
something that sharpens
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