whetting (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /wɛt/
Definition
To sharpen a blade, such as a knife or sword, by rubbing it on a hard stone or other abrasive surface.
Examples
He spent hours whetting his sword until it was razor-sharp.
The butcher whets his knives every morning before opening the shop.
A good whetstone is essential for maintaining the edge on your tools.
How to Use whetting
- whet appetite (collocation)
- To stimulate or increase one's desire for food or something else. — "The free samples were intended to whet your appetite for the full product."
- whet interest (collocation)
- To stimulate or increase one's curiosity or engagement. — "The speaker's opening remarks were designed to whet the audience's interest."
- whet desire (collocation)
- To stimulate or increase one's longing for something. — "The glimpse of the treasure whetted his desire to find the rest."
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