verb
- to sharpen a blade or tool on a whetstone
- to improve or perfect a skill through practice
noun
- 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.