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honing
UK
/ˈhəʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊnɪŋ/
Translations
honings
pl
The honing of the marble surface gave it a smooth finish.
Шлифовка мраморной поверхности придала ей гладкую отделку.
The honing of the knife made it extremely sharp.
Заточка ножа сделала его чрезвычайно острым.
UK
/ˈhəʊ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊ.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe tools or processes that hone or are engaged in honing.
honing
Gerund
honed
Past Simple
honed
Past Participle
honing
Gerund
UK
/həʊn/
US
/hoʊn/
He spent years honing his skills as a chef.
Он потратил годы на оттачивание своих навыков шеф-повара.
She honed her public speaking abilities through practice.
Она совершенствовала свои навыки публичных выступлений через практику.
Definitions
The honing of the kitchen knives was necessary to ensure they cut smoothly.
Her honing of her public speaking skills paid off during the presentation.
A honing stone is essential for achieving a razor-sharp edge.
He honed the knife until it was razor-sharp.
She honed her public speaking skills by practicing in front of a mirror every day.
The searchlights honed in on the escaping boat.