whets

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

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

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

"The freshly picked flowers will wilt in a few days but for now are still fragrant."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"A face with sharp features"

"My appetite was very strong after a long day of playing soccer. "

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "

"The teacher's inspiring speech stimulated the students to study harder for the exam. "

"She was smoothing the wrinkles out of her dress before the meeting. "

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