noun

whetstone

Whetstone (noun) means a sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

noun

A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

A stimulant.

Alternative letter-case form of Whetstone (“benchmark”).

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Etymology

From Middle English whestone, whetston, whetesston, from Old English hwetstān, from Proto-West Germanic *hwattjastain (“whetstone”). Equivalent to whet (“to sharpen”) + stone.

Rhymes for whetstone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of whetstone?

"whetstone" (noun) means a sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

What are the different meanings of whetstone?

"whetstone" has 3 main meanings: 1. A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool; 2. A stimulant; 3. Alternative letter-case form of Whetstone (“benchmark”).