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hone in Italian

hone in Italian is cote, mola, affilare — hone means to sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.

hone in Italian

cote
noun
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.
mola
noun
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.
affilare
verb
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
affinare
verb
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
arrotare
verb
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
molare
verb
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
affinare
verb

What does "hone" mean?

  1. verb To sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
    "He honed the kitchen knives before carving the roast."
  2. verb To improve or refine a skill over time.
    "She spent years honing her craft as a stand-up comedian."
  3. noun A fine-grained stone used for sharpening blades.
    "He ran the razor over the hone a few times before shaving."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "hone" in Italian?

"hone" in Italian is cote, mola, affilare. 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 Italian, "hone" is cote, mola, affilare.

Are there other ways to say "hone" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "hone": cote, mola, affilare, affinare, arrotare, molare.

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