Whetstone Meaning in English
word
ˈhwɛtˌstoʊn/, /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn
WET-stohn
wˈɛtstəʊn
WET-stohn
Definition
A whetstone is a flat stone used to sharpen the edges of metal tools and knives.
Usage & Nuances
Typically a technical or tool-related term. Usually refers to a flat stone used with water or oil for sharpening blades. Not to be confused with 'wet stone' (a stone that is simply wet). Sometimes used metaphorically ('act as a whetstone' = something that sharpens skills), but this is rare.
Spanish: piedra de afilarPortuguese (BR): pedra de amolarPortuguese (PT): pedra de afiarChinese (Simplified): 磨刀石Chinese (Traditional): 磨刀石Hindi: सलाइयां पत्थरArabic: حجر شحذBengali: পাথর (ধারাল করার) - শাণRussian: точильный каменьJapanese: 砥石Vietnamese: đá màiKorean: 숫돌Turkish: biley taşıUrdu: پتھر (تیز کرنے والا)Indonesian: batu asahan
Example Sentences
Place the knife on the whetstone to sharpen it.
basic
A whetstone can make old tools sharp again.
basic
He bought a new whetstone for his kitchen knives.
basic
I can’t cut tomatoes with this knife—it needs a whetstone badly.
natural
Chefs always keep a whetstone nearby to maintain sharp blades.
natural
After years of use, my grandfather’s whetstone is smooth and shiny.
natural