noun

honing

HOH-nihng

noun

The process of sharpening or refining something.

"The honing of the blade took nearly an hour by hand."

How to Use Honing

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In plain EnglishThe act of making something sharper or more refined, whether a tool or a skill.

honings plural

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The _____ of the blade took nearly an hour by hand.

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