Dictionary Check: hone

"hone" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 7 points

Definition

noun

a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors

noun

a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc.

verb

sharpen with a hone

Example: "hone a knife"
verb

make perfect or complete

Example: "perfect your French in Paris!"
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