hone

verb
UK: /həʊn/
US: /hoʊn/

  1. To sharpen a blade.

    1. He uses a stone to hone the knife.
    2. The chef will hone his knives before preparing dinner to ensure clean cuts.

  2. To perfect or improve a skill over a period of time.

    1. She wants to hone her skills.
    2. He spent years to hone his craft as a woodworker.

Synonyms

refine whet perfect improve sharpen
hone noun

  1. A whetstone used for sharpening blades.

    1. The hone is made of stone.
    2. He used a ceramic hone to keep his tools in optimal condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hone" in English means: To sharpen a blade., To perfect or improve a skill over a period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "hone" is /həʊn/ in British English and /hoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hone": refine, whet, perfect, improve, sharpen.

Example usage of "hone": "He uses a stone to hone the knife.". More examples on the page.