noun
honing
HOH-nihng
Honing (noun) means the process of sharpening or refining something. Example: “The honing of the blade took nearly an hour by hand.”
noun
1
The process of sharpening or refining something.
"In future honings, you'll assume the tip is touching the stone on the back when it is, in fact, above the stone's surface."
— Fine Woodworking (2007)
"The honing of the blade took nearly an hour by hand."
How to use honing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of making something sharper or more refined, whether a tool or a skill.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like honing.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- honings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The _____ of the blade took nearly an hour by hand.
Rhymes for honing
zoning
boning
ironing
mooning
stoning
droning
phoning
cloning
spooning
reckoning
seasoning
poisoning
See all rhymes for honing →
Frequently asked questions
What does “honing” mean?
The word “honing” means the process of sharpening or refining something. In plain terms, the act of making something sharper or more refined, whether a tool or a skill.
How do you pronounce “honing”?
“Honing” is pronounced HOH-nihng (/ˈhoʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “honing” in a sentence?
Here is “honing” used in a sentence: “The honing of the blade took nearly an hour by hand.”
What part of speech is “honing”?
“Honing” is a noun.
