sharpener

IPA: ʃˈɑrpʌnɝ

A device for making things sharp.
(figurative) That which makes something sharp.
(informal) An alcoholic drink taken at the start of the day, or just before a meal.

Examples of "sharpener" in Sentences

Dave, another fine knife sharpener is made by Rada Mfg. Co.
A new sharpener is available on application to the supervisor.
You don't need the box with 64 crayons and a built-in sharpener.
The sharpener is a beautifully engineered steel cylinder style, made in Germany (by Kum).
• Has there been a preschooler on the planet who hasn't stuck a pinkie into the "free" built-in sharpener?
As for knife sharpeners, I find that the Chef's Choice 3-stage sharpener is the best and easiest to use all-around.
I have had good luck with my Spyderco sharpener, which is like yours, except that it uses trangular stones and is far more expensive.
Guys I used the ceramic sticks and Arkansas stones for years but I gotta tell ya the diamond sharpener is better in that: It doesn't require cleaning, needs no lube oil, small enough you can carry it in a pocket, it's unbreakable and you can make a razor's edge with just a few strokes.