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Vocabulary Entry
hone
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To sharpen or refine a skill or object.
Example Sentences
"She needs to hone her writing skills before the competition."
"He spent the afternoon honing his guitar technique."
"The chef honed his knife until it was razor sharp."
N
noun
A tool used for sharpening or smoothing.
Example Sentences
"He used a hone to sharpen the chisel."
"The craftsman kept a variety of hones in his workshop."
"After using the hone, the blade was perfectly smooth."