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hone
1[hohn]
verb (used with object)
to make more acute or effective; improve; perfect.
to hone one's skills.
to sharpen on a whetstone with a fine, compact texture.
to hone a carving knife.
to enlarge or finish (a hole) using a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip.
noun
a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.
a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip, for enlarging holes to precise dimensions.
hone
2[hohn]
verb (used without object)
South Midland and Southern U.S.to yearn; long.
to hone for the farm life; to hone after peach pie.
Archaic.to moan and groan.
hone
1/ əʊ /
noun
a fine whetstone, esp for sharpening razors
a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc
verb
(tr) to sharpen or polish with or as if with a hone
hone
2/ əʊ /
verb
to yearn or pine
to moan or grieve
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- honer noun
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Example Sentences
Runway also said AMC Networks is exploring AI to be used for honing special effects ideas.
There are a handful of women in the group as well as a few children honing their skills with the masters.
I honed my craft and spent my nights in adult-education writing classes.
Still said the no-contact periods were perfect opportunities to hone his technique, but when asked if he would have picked off the pass intended for McConkey, Still covered his face.
Outside of work, he spends his time looking for good books, honing his craft, and searching for L.A.’s best soul food spot.
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