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whetting
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
Definitions
The brochure had a whetting effect on investors' curiosity.
whettings
pl
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
whetting
Gerund
whetted
Past Simple
whetted
Past Participle
whetting
Gerund
UK
/wɛt/
US
/wɛt/
Translations
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
He used a stone to whet the knife before starting to carve the wood.
The aroma of the cooking food whetted his appetite.
Definitions
The aroma of the freshly baked bread served as a whet for the guests' appetites.
The blacksmith performed a whet on the knife to ensure it was ready for use.