What is the meaning of hone?

noun

  • A whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors.

verb

  • Sharpen with a hone.
    • usage: "hone a knife"
  • Make perfect or complete.
    • usage: "perfect your French in Paris"
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