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whetstone

UK
/ˈwɛt.stəʊn/
US
/ˈwɛt.stoʊn/

Traduzioni

whetstonenoun
whetstones
pl
UK
/ˈwɛt.stəʊn/
US
/ˈwɛt.stoʊn/
точильный камень
He used a whetstone to sharpen his knife.
Он использовал точильный камень, чтобы заточить свой нож.
Sinonimi
grindstone
sharpening stone
honing stone
whetstoneadjective
UK
/ˈwɛt.stəʊn/
US
/ˈwɛt.stoʊn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or use in sharpening.

Definizioni

whetstonenoun
A flat stone used for sharpening edged tools or knives by grinding and honing.
He used a whetstone to sharpen his kitchen knives before preparing the meal.
Something that sharpens or stimulates the mind, appetite, or interest.
The lively debate proved a whetstone for his critical thinking skills.
whetstoneadjective
Relating to or designed for sharpening edged tools or blades.
He purchased a whetstone sharpening kit for his workshop.
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