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sharpen

/ˈʃɑɹpɨn/

Meanings
verb
(sometimes figurative) To make sharp.

Examples :

"to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note"
action ability

Related Words

Illustration pencil

pencil noun

/ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛnsəl/

A paintbrush.

"The artist used a special pencil to paint delicate details on the canvas. "

Illustration figurative

figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

Illustration whetstone

whetstone noun

/wɛtstəʊn/

A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

"The woodcarver carefully used the whetstone to sharpen his chisel. "

Illustration make

make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

Illustration sharp

sharp noun

/ʃɑːp/ /ʃɑɹp/

The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.

"The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect F♯ (F sharp)."

Illustration with

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration knife

knife noun

/naɪf/

A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.

"My brother used a sharp knife to cut the watermelon for our picnic. "

Illustration become

become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

Illustration note

note noun

/nəʊt/ /noʊt/

(heading) A symbol or annotation.

"The teacher wrote a note indicating the assignment due date on the board. "

Illustration will

will verb

/wɪl/

(now uncommon or literary) To wish, desire (something).

"Do what you will."

Illustration musical

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "