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whetting
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
whettings
pl
The whetting of his appetite was evident as he looked at the menu.
Обострение его аппетита было очевидно, когда он смотрел на меню.
The whetting of the knife took longer than expected.
Заточка ножа заняла больше времени, чем ожидалось.
whetting
Gerund
whetted
Past Simple
whetted
Past Participle
whetting
Gerund
UK
/wɛt/
US
/wɛt/
He used a stone to whet the knife.
Он использовал камень, чтобы точить нож.
The book whetted his appetite for adventure.
Книга разожгла его аппетит к приключениям.
Additional translations
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.