whet in Arabic
whet in Arabic is حَدَّدَ, شَحَذَ — whet means to sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
whet in Arabic
حَدَّدَ
Pronounced: ḥaddada
(transitive) to sharpen (something) by rubbing on an object; of an animal: to sharpen (its horns, teeth, tusks, etc.) by rubbing — see also hone
شَحَذَ
Pronounced: šaḥaḏa
(transitive) to sharpen (something) by rubbing on an object; of an animal: to sharpen (its horns, teeth, tusks, etc.) by rubbing — see also hone
What does "whet" mean?
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verb To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
"He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables."
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verb To make an appetite, interest, or desire stronger.
"The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived."
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whet in a sentence
- He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables.
- The butcher whets his cleaver every morning before opening.
- The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived.
- The trailer was enough to whet fans' appetite for the new film.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "whet" in Arabic?
"whet" in Arabic is حَدَّدَ, شَحَذَ. whet means: To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
How do you pronounce حَدَّدَ?
"whet" in Arabic is حَدَّدَ, pronounced "ḥaddada".
How do you use "whet" in a sentence?
Example: "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables." In Arabic, "whet" is حَدَّدَ, شَحَذَ.
Are there other ways to say "whet" in Arabic?
Yes — Arabic has 2 translations listed for "whet": حَدَّدَ, شَحَذَ.
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