nounπShareA sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool."The barber used a fine hone to smooth the edge of the razor. "materialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA machine tool used in the manufacture of precision bores."The machinist carefully adjusted the hone to create a smooth, precise bore in the engine part. "machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sharpen with a hone; to whet."The chef uses a special stone to hone his knives every morning. "technicalactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a hone to produce a precision bore."The machinist will hone the engine cylinder to ensure a perfect fit for the piston. "technicalmachineprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo refine or master (a skill)."The chef is honing her knife skills to prepare for the cooking competition. "abilityeducationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make more acute, intense, or effective."Maria practices piano every day to hone her musical skills. "abilityachievementqualitybusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of swelling in the cheek."The doctor examined the child's cheek and found a small hone. "medicinebodyphysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grumble."Even though the movie was funny, my little brother continued to hone about being bored the whole time. "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pine, lament, or long."She honed for her lost cat, missing it terribly. "emotionmindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
