sharpening

Phonetic Respelling: [ shahr-puhn ]

Definition:

v. to make something have a thin cutting edge or a fine point

Sentence:

She is sharpening the cooking knife.

More example sentences:

She is sharpening the cooking knife.

Hear it

''Every night, Henry and Pa sit together on the porch, cleaning their rifles, sharpening their bayonets, and talking about the war.'' What is a 'bayonet?'

Hear it

The pencil's nib needs sharpening.

Hear it

Synonyms:

make knifelike; put an edge on; put a point on

Antonyms:

dull; blunt