hone
/hoʊn/
verb
- To sharpen a blade or tool on a fine stone or with a special device.
- He honed the kitchen knife until it could slice through a tomato easily.
- She honed the chisel to a razor-sharp edge for woodworking.
- The chef honed his carving knife before preparing the roast.
- To improve or refine a skill, ability, or quality over time through practice.
- Years of practice helped him hone his talent for playing the piano.
- She honed her public speaking skills by joining a debate club.
- The writer honed her storytelling technique with each new book.
- To focus or direct something precisely toward a target or goal.
- The team honed their strategy to win the championship.
- Scientists are honing their research on a cure for the disease.
- The detective honed in on the key clue that solved the case.
Antonyms
noun
- A fine-grained stone or tool used for sharpening blades.
- He used a whetstone hone to sharpen his pocket knife.
- A good hone can restore a dull blade to perfect sharpness.
- The barber kept a hone on his counter for straight razors.