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honing
UK
/ˈhəʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊnɪŋ/
honings
pl
Translations
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.
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.
UK
/ˈhəʊ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊ.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe tools or processes that hone or are engaged in honing.
Definitions
A honing stone is essential for achieving a razor-sharp edge.
honing
Gerund
honed
Past Simple
honed
Past Participle
honing
Gerund
UK
/həʊn/
US
/hoʊn/
Translations
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
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.
Definitions
The chef used a hone to sharpen his knives before preparing the meal.
Definitions
He applied a few drops of hone oil to the stone.