Meaning Of The Word Whet

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What's The Definition Of Whet?

whet in American English
to sharpen by rubbing or grinding (the edge of a knife or tool); hone
noun: the act of whetting
transitive verb: to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction

whet in British English
noun: the act of whetting
verb: to sharpen, as by grinding or friction

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