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whet in Tamil

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

whet in Tamil

இடங்கம்
verb
Pronounced: iṭaṅkam
(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."

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.

Common Tamil translations

Frequently asked questions

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

How do you pronounce இடங்கம்?

"whet" in Tamil is இடங்கம், pronounced "iṭaṅkam".

How do you use "whet" in a sentence?

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

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