sharpening

ˈʃɑrpənɪŋ
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Translation of sharpening into Hebrew,

Noun

1.

activity

process of making something sharp or sharper
  • Sharpening of the knife took only a few minutes.השחזת הסכין ארכה רק כמה דקות.
2.

debris

UK
small pieces left after sharpening a pencil
UK
  • Pencil sharpenings were scattered on the desk.שבבי העיפרון היו מפוזרים על השולחן.

Adjective

1.

tools

making something sharp or sharper
  • The sharpening tool is essential for chefs.הכלי המשחיז חיוני לטבחים.
2.

education

improving skills or abilities
  • She attended a sharpening workshop for her writing.היא השתתפה בסדנה מחדדת לכתיבה שלה.
3.

mental clarity

enhancing mental acuity or focus
  • The sharpening exercise boosted her concentration skills.התרגיל המחדד שיפר את כישורי הריכוז שלה.
4.

media

improving the clarity of an image or sound
מְחַדֵּד meḥadedמְשַׁפֵּר חַדּוּת
  • The sharpening filter made the photo clearer.המסנן המחדד הפך את התמונה לברורה יותר.
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Expressions with sharpening: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

מוֹט הַשְׁחָזָה
He used a sharpening steel before cutting the vegetables.
אֶבֶן הַשׁחָזָה
The chef always carries a sharpening stone for his knives.

Synonyms and analogies of sharpening in English

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.
sharpen
ˈʃɑːrpən
Verb
tr./intr.
1.

tools

make an object sharp or pointed
  • He sharpened the knife before cooking.הוא חידד את הסכין לפני הבישול.
2.

conflict

intensify differences or disagreements
  • The debate sharpened the differences between the candidates.העימות החריף את ההבדלים בין המועמדים.
3.

figurative

enhance or improve clarity
  • The debate helped to sharpen his argument.הדיון עזר לו לחדד את הטיעון שלו.
4.

skills

tr.
improve skills or senses
tr.
  • Reading regularly can sharpen your mind.קריאה קבועה יכולה לחדד את המחשבה.
5.

music

tr.TECH.
raise the pitch of a musical note
tr.TECH.
לְהַגְבִּיהַ le-hagbiha
  • She sharpened the note to match the tune.היא הגביהה את הצליל כדי להתאים למנגינה.

Expressions with sharpen: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

לְחַדֵּד טְפָרִים
The cat likes to sharpen claws on the tree.
לְחַדֵּד אֶת הַצִּפּוֹרְנַיִם
The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
לְחַדֵּד
She sharpened up the kitchen knives.
לְהַפְשִׁיל שְׁרוּלִים
It's time to sharpen your pencil and finish the project.
לְחַדֵּד אֶת הַשֵּׂכֶל
He played chess to sharpen his wits before the exam.
לְחַדֵּד אֶת הַשֵּׂכֶל
She plays chess to sharpen wits.

Translations of "sharpening" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
חִדּוּדnm. - khidud

The chainsaw's chain needed sharpening after a day of heavy use.

שרשרת המסור המשונן הייתה צריכה חידוד לאחר יום של עבודה כבדה.

You complain that all you do is making coffee and sharpening pencils.

אתם מתלוננים כל שעליך לעשות הוא בהכנת קפה חידוד עפרונות.

הַשְׁחָזָהnf. - hashkhaza

She demonstrated the proper technique of using a hone for sharpening.

היא הדגימה את הטכניקה הנכונה לשימוש באבן שחיקה לצורך השחזה.

The plow's blade needed sharpening to prepare for the next harvest.

הלהב של החרת היה צריך השחזה כדי להתכונן לקציר הבא.

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sharpening: Examples and translations in context

Saturation of the material with carbon increases the period of qualitative sharpening.

הרוויה של החומר עם פחמן מגדילה את תקופת החידוד האיכותי.

He showcased his skills by expertly sharpening his hunting knife on a stone.

הוא הציג את כישוריו על ידי חידוד סכין הציד שלו במומחיות על אבן.

The old axe had a blunt edge that needed sharpening.

הגרזן הישן היה בעל להב קהה שהצריך חידוד.

He enjoyed the whetting feel of sharpening his pencil before writing.

הוא נהנה מהתחושה המחדדת שמלווה את חידוד העפרון לפני הכתיבה.

The garment cutter requires regular sharpening for optimal performance and accuracy.

חותך הבד דורש חידוד קבוע לצורך ביצועים ודיוק מיטביים.

The pencil sharpener's blade was sharp and effective at sharpening pencils.

הלהב של המחדד היה חד ויעיל בחידוד עפרונות.

Sets the sharpening algorithm used to sharpen the image.

קובע את אלגוריתם החידוד המשמש לחידוד התמונה.

The amount of sharpening needed varies among output media.

כמות החידוד הדרוש משתנה בהתאם להתקן הפלט.

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