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whetted

/ˈwɛtɪd/ /ˈhwɛtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

Examples :

"The blacksmith whetted the axe on the grindstone until it was razor sharp. "
utensil action

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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 substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

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

Illustration resistant

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

Illustration delicious

delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

Illustration blacksmith

blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

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

Illustration practicing

practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

Illustration stimulate

stimulate verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/

To encourage into action.

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

Illustration constructed

constructed verb

/kənˈstɹʌktəd/

To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

"We constructed the radio from spares."

Illustration corrosion

corrosion noun

/kəˈɹəʊʒən/ /kəˈɹoʊʒən/

The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

"The rust on the old car is a clear sign of corrosion. "

Illustration grindstone

grindstone noun

/ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.

"The carpenter used the grindstone to sharpen his chisel. "

Illustration sharpening

sharpening verb

/ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/ /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/

(sometimes figurative) To make sharp.

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

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "