hone

B2
Pronunciation
/həʊn/
/hoʊn/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

2 Definition

A machine tool used in the manufacture of precision bores.

3 Definition

A kind of swelling in the cheek.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To sharpen with a hone; to whet.

2 Definition

To use a hone to produce a precision bore.

3 Definition

To refine or master (a skill).

4 Definition

To make more acute, intense, or effective.

5 Definition

To grumble.

6 Definition

To pine, lament, or long.