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Definition of sharpening - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
activityprocess of making something sharp or sharper
- Sharpening of the knife took only a few minutes.
2.
debrisUK small pieces left after sharpening a pencilUK
- Pencil sharpenings were scattered on the desk.
Adjective
1.
toolsmaking something sharp or sharper
- The sharpening tool is essential for chefs.
2.
educationimproving skills or abilities
- She attended a sharpening workshop for her writing.
3.
mental clarityenhancing mental acuity or focus
- The sharpening exercise boosted her concentration skills.
4.
mediaimproving the clarity of an image or sound
- The sharpening filter made the photo clearer.
Expressions with sharpening
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long metal rod used to keep knives sharp
He used a sharpening steel before cutting the vegetables.
whetstone used for honing blades
The chef always carries a sharpening stone for his knives.
Origin of sharpening
Old English, scearp (sharp)
Terms with sharpening included in their meaning
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sharpening
in the process of sharpening or refining
sharpening
sharpen a blade or tool for better cutting
sharpening tool
thick disk of stone for sharpening or grinding tools
knife
tool for sharpening knives
tools
flat stone for sharpening knives or tools
sharpener
tool for sharpening knives
sharpening
sharpen a blade or tool using a stone
sharpening
stone used for sharpening blades
tools
piece of leather for sharpening razors
sharpening
sharpen the edge of a blade
tools
the act of sharpening a tool or blade
sharpening action
make sharp or pointed
geology sharpening
fine-grained hard rock rich in quartz used for sharpening
tools
stone used for sharpening tools with oil
tools
leather tool for sharpening razors
sharpening
sharpen a tool by stroking it with a shaped leather strip
sharpening
polish a blade's edge on leather to refine sharpness
sharpening tool
strip of leather for sharpening razors
razor care
process of sharpening a blade using a strop
tools
related to sharpening with a strop
Examples of sharpening in a sentence
Daily drills led to a sharpening of his reflexes. She brushed the pencil sharpenings into the bin. Pencil sharpenings collected beneath the classroom sharpener. The sharpening stone was worn out. He bought a sharpening kit for his tools. He is sharpening his coding skills.
The sharpening course helped her improve. The sharpening techniques improved his problem-solving skills. Her sharpening routine included meditation and puzzles. The sharpening effect enhanced the audio quality. Sharpening tools improved the video resolution.
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- French:aiguisage, aiguisant, ...
- German:Schärfen, schärfend, ...
- Italian:affilatura, affilante, ...
- Spanish:afilado, afilador, ...
- Portuguese:afiação, aguçador, ...
- Chinese:打磨, 磨利的, ...
- Japanese:研ぎ, スキル向上, ...
- Arabic:شَحْذ, مُحَدِّد, ...
- Hebrew:הַשְׁחָזָה, מַשְׁחִיז, ...
- Russian:заточка, затачивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:загострення, заточувальний, ...
- Hindi:घिसाई, तेज़ करने वाला, ...
Definition of sharpen - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
toolsmake an object sharp or pointed
- He sharpened the knife before cooking.
2.
conflictintensify differences or disagreements
- The debate sharpened the differences between the candidates.
3.
figurativeenhance or improve clarity
- The debate helped to sharpen his argument..
4.
skillstr. improve skills or sensestr.
- Reading regularly can sharpen your mind.
5.
musictr. TECH. raise the pitch of a musical notetr. TECH.
- She sharpened the note to match the tune.
Expressions with sharpen
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make claws sharper by rubbing against a surface
The cat likes to sharpen claws on the tree.
make claws sharper by rubbing against a surface
The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
make an object sharper
She sharpened up the kitchen knives.
prepare to work harder or more efficiently
It's time to sharpen your pencil and finish the project.
make your mind more alert and quick
He played chess to sharpen his wits before the exam.
make mental abilities sharper or more acute
She plays chess to sharpen wits.
make efforts more concentrated or effective
We need to sharpen the pace to meet the deadline.
Origin of sharpen
Old English, scearp (sharp) + -en (to make)
Examples of sharpen in a sentence
The gardener sharpened the shears for pruning. The crisis sharpened the divisions within the community. Her comments only served to sharpen the existing tensions. Reading extensively can sharpen your critical thinking skills. The workshop aims to sharpen participants' problem-solving abilities. Practicing daily will sharpen your skills.
These exercises can sharpen your reflexes. The musician sharpened the note for the solo. He sharpened the note to enhance the melody.
View all translations of sharpen
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- French:aiguiser, accentuer, ...
- German:schärfen, verschärfen, ...
- Italian:affilare, acutizzare, ...
- Spanish:afilar, intensificar, ...
- Portuguese:afiar, acentuar, ...
- Chinese:磨, 加剧, ...
- Japanese:研ぐ, 際立たせる, ...
- Arabic:حَدَّدَ, يُعَمِّق, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַדֵּד, לְהַחְרִיף, ...
- Russian:точить, заострить, ...
- Ukrainian:нагострити, загострювати, ...
- Hindi:तेज करना, तीव्र करना, ...
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