noun
- the action of sharpening a blade or tool
- the action of stimulating appetite, interest, or desire
verb
- present participle of whet; sharpening a blade or tool
- present participle of whet; stimulating or increasing appetite, interest, or desire
Examples
- He spent the morning whetting his knife on the stone.
- The whetting of the blade took several minutes.
- The preview was whetting our appetite for the full movie.
- Her success story is whetting my interest in entrepreneurship.
- The chef emphasized the importance of proper whetting techniques.
- The mysterious trailer is whetting fans’ curiosity about the sequel.
- Regular whetting keeps kitchen knives in good condition.