sharpen

UK
/ˈʃɑːpən/
US
/ˈʃɑrpən/
sharpenverb
sharpened
Past Simple
sharpened
Past Participle
sharpening
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃɑːpən/
US
/ˈʃɑrpən/
Translations
The artist decided to sharpen the edges of the sculpture.
Художник решил заострить края скульптуры.
She likes to sharpen her pencils before starting a new drawing.
Она любит затачивать карандаши перед началом нового рисунка.
He needs to sharpen his knife before cooking.
Ему нужно заточить нож перед готовкой.
Additional translations
Definitions
To make or become sharp or sharper.
He used a whetstone to sharpen the knife.
To improve or enhance a skill or ability.
She took extra classes to sharpen her math skills.
To make a point or argument more precise or clear.
The lawyer sharpened his argument before presenting it in court.
To increase the focus or clarity of an image or sound.
The editor used software to sharpen the image for the magazine.
(Music) To raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone.
The accidental in the score sharpens the C, making it C-sharp.
sharpenpast participle
Definitions
Made sharp or having been made sharper.
He carried a sharpened stake for protection.
sharpengerund / present participle
Definitions
Engaged in or intended for the act of making something sharp.
She bought a new sharpening tool for her workshop.