1. to sharpen a blade or tool on a whetstone
2. to improve or perfect a skill through practice

1. a fine-grained whetstone used for sharpening tools

Examples

• The chef honed his knife before preparing dinner.
• She spent years honing her piano skills.
• The carpenter used a hone to sharpen his chisel.
• He honed his public speaking abilities through practice.
• The barber honed his razor on a leather strop.
• Athletes must hone their techniques to compete at the highest level.
• The old hone had been in the family for generations.