hone in German
hone in German is Schleifstein, Wetzstein, feinschleifen — hone means to sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
hone in German
Schleifstein
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.
Wetzstein
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.
feinschleifen
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
honen
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
ziehschleifen
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
ausfeilen
ausschleifen
verfeinern
To make more acute, intense, or effective.
What does "hone" mean?
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verb To sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
"He honed the kitchen knives before carving the roast."
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verb To improve or refine a skill over time.
"She spent years honing her craft as a stand-up comedian."
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noun A fine-grained stone used for sharpening blades.
"He ran the razor over the hone a few times before shaving."
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hone in a sentence
- He honed the kitchen knives before carving the roast.
- She spent years honing her craft as a stand-up comedian.
- The team honed its strategy through months of practice.
- He ran the razor over the hone a few times before shaving.
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What is "hone" in German?
"hone" in German is Schleifstein, Wetzstein, feinschleifen. hone means: To sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
How do you use "hone" in a sentence?
Example: "He honed the kitchen knives before carving the roast." In German, "hone" is Schleifstein, Wetzstein, feinschleifen.
Are there other ways to say "hone" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "hone": Schleifstein, Wetzstein, feinschleifen, honen, ziehschleifen, ausfeilen.
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