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sharpening
UK
/ˈʃɑːpənɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɑrpənɪŋ/
sharpenings
pl
Translations
The sharpening of the knife made it much more effective.
Заточка ножа сделала его гораздо более эффективным.
The sharpening of the pencil was necessary for precise drawing.
Точение карандаша было необходимо для точного рисования.
Additional translations
Definitions
The sharpening of the knife took longer than expected.
He scheduled a sharpening for his tools before the big project.
more sharpening
Comp.
most sharpening
Super.
Used attributively to describe tools, stones, etc., related to the act or purpose of sharpening.
Definitions
He bought a sharpening stone to keep his knives in top condition.
more sharpening
Comp.
most sharpening
Super.
Used as an attributive noun to modify another noun (e.g., "sharpening kit")
Definitions
He bought a sharpening kit to maintain his kitchen knives.
UK
/ˈʃɑː.pən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɑr.pən.ɪŋ/
Used attributively: e.g., "a sharpening stone"
Definitions
The sharpening wheel produces a finely honed edge.
sharpening
Gerund
sharpened
Past Simple
sharpened
Past Participle
sharpening
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃɑːpən/
US
/ˈʃɑrpən/
Translations
He needs to sharpen his knife before cooking.
Ему нужно заточить нож перед готовкой.
She likes to sharpen her pencils before starting a new drawing.
Она любит затачивать карандаши перед началом нового рисунка.
The artist decided to sharpen the edges of the sculpture.
Художник решил заострить края скульптуры.
Additional translations
Definitions
He used a whetstone to sharpen the knife.
She took extra classes to sharpen her math skills.
The lawyer sharpened his argument before presenting it in court.
The editor used software to sharpen the image for the magazine.
The accidental in the score sharpens the C, making it C-sharp.
sharpening
‘sharpening’ is used attributively (e.g., “a sharpening stone”) and thus functions as an adjective.
Definitions
She bought a new sharpening tool for her workshop.
Definitions
He carried a sharpened stake for protection.