honed; honing
1
: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
2
: to make more acute, intense, or effective : whet
helped her hone her comic timing—
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honer
noun
honed; honing
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Verb (1)
honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness
honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Xavier consistently strives for excellence, investing countless hours into honing his craft while demonstrating a deep passion for self-expression and storytelling.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Everything is practised and honed and practised some more.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Most Western-style knives have a 25-degree edge, but Seido’s forged Japanese blades are honed to a finer 15-degree angle, offering clean, effortless cuts.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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Other gardens surround historic homes and offer educational events for those looking to hone their green thumb.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Xavier consistently strives for excellence, investing countless hours into honing his craft while demonstrating a deep passion for self-expression and storytelling.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Everything is practised and honed and practised some more.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Most Western-style knives have a 25-degree edge, but Seido’s forged Japanese blades are honed to a finer 15-degree angle, offering clean, effortless cuts.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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