Used attributively to describe tools, stones, etc., related to the act or purpose of sharpening.
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Relating to or intended for sharpening; used before a noun to denote a tool, device, or process that sharpens. He bought a sharpening stone to keep his knives in top condition.
Used as an attributive noun to modify another noun (e.g., "sharpening kit")
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Relating to or intended for the process, tools, or activity of making something sharp. He bought a sharpening kit to maintain his kitchen knives.
sharpeninggerundium / partizip präsens Used attributively: e.g., "a sharpening stone"
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Serving to sharpen or make sharp; used to describe a tool, device, or action that sharpens. The sharpening wheel produces a finely honed edge.
sharpengerundium / partizip präsens ‘sharpening’ is used attributively (e.g., “a sharpening stone”) and thus functions as an adjective.
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Engaged in or intended for the act of making something sharp. She bought a new sharpening tool for her workshop.