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whet Definition and Meaning in English (whet definition)

verb
Synonyms:sharpenhonegrind
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Whet definition: To sharpen the edge of a tool or weapon, typically by rubbing it against a suitable surface.

Definitions of Whet

  1. 1verb

    To sharpen the edge of a tool or weapon, typically by rubbing it against a suitable surface.

  2. 2verb

    To stimulate or excite an appetite, desire, or interest.

Example Sentences

“He used a stone to whet the knife's blade.”

“The appetizer was designed to whet our appetites for the main course.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensewhetted
present participlewhetting
nounwhetstone

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Whet definition: To sharpen the edge of a tool or weapon, typically by rubbing it against a suitable surface.
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'Whet' translates to 'whet' in English. Whet definition: To sharpen the edge of a tool or weapon, typically by rubbing it against a suitable surface.
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