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whet in Hungarian

whet in Hungarian is köszörül — whet means to sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.

whet in Hungarian

köszörül
verb
(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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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What is "whet" in Hungarian?

"whet" in Hungarian is köszörül. whet means: To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.

How do you use "whet" in a sentence?

Example: "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables." In Hungarian, "whet" is köszörül.

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