noun

sharpening

Sharpening (noun) means the process of making something sharp. Example: “Regular sharpening keeps kitchen knives safe to use.”

noun

The process of making something sharp.

"Regular sharpening keeps kitchen knives safe to use."

The shavings or debris produced when something is sharpened.

"He swept up the pencil sharpenings from the desk."

How to use sharpening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of making something sharper, or the leftover shavings from doing so.

Word forms

sharpenings plural

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Rhymes for sharpening

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sharpening” mean?

The word “sharpening” means the process of making something sharp. In plain terms, the act of making something sharper, or the leftover shavings from doing so.

How do you use “sharpening” in a sentence?

Here is “sharpening” used in a sentence: “Regular sharpening keeps kitchen knives safe to use.”

What part of speech is “sharpening”?

“Sharpening” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sharpening” have?

“Sharpening” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of making something sharp.