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whetting
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
The brochure had a whetting effect on investors' curiosity.
La brochure avait un effet aiguisant sur la curiosité des investisseurs.
Additional translations
whettings
pl
The blacksmith spent the afternoon whetting the knives to ensure they were ready for use.
Le forgeron a passé l’après-midi à l’aiguisage des couteaux pour s’assurer qu’ils étaient prêts à l’emploi.
Additional translations
whetting
Gerund
whetted
Past Simple
whetted
Past Participle
whetting
Gerund
UK
/wɛt/
US
/wɛt/
He used a stone to whet the knife before starting to carve the wood.
Il a utilisé une pierre pour aiguiser le couteau avant de commencer à sculpter le bois.
The aroma of the cooking food whetted his appetite.
L'arôme des plats en train de cuire lui a aiguisé l'appétit.
She whetted the blade carefully before the demonstration.
Elle a affûté la lame avec soin avant la démonstration.
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Definitions
The brochure had a whetting effect on investors' curiosity.
The blacksmith spent the afternoon whetting the knives to ensure they were ready for use.
The chef's description of the dish was a whetting of the guests' appetites before the meal was served.
He used a stone to whet the knife before starting to carve the wood.
The aroma of the cooking food whetted his appetite.