verb🔗ShareTo hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone."The blacksmith whetted the axe on the grindstone until it was razor sharp. "utensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stimulate or make more keen."The delicious aroma of freshly baked bread whetted my appetite. "mindsensationcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo preen."Before the big presentation, she whetted her presentation skills by practicing in front of her roommate. "appearanceactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of a surface) exposed to a working fluid"The inside of a valve has whetted parts constructed of corrosion-resistant material."technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
