whetstone

Meanings

• noun

  A flat, abrasive stone used for sharpening blades and tools.

  - "After a long day of farming, John sat at the whetstone to sharpen his scythe."
  - "The blacksmith used a large whetstone to sharpen his knives."

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Variants

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whetstone , whetstones

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Etymology

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Old English wētanstan, wētanstone, from wētan 'to make wet' + stan 'stone'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whetstone' is also used figuratively to refer to a source of inspiration or motivation.

2. In medieval Europe, knights would carry a small whetstone in their belts for sharpening their swords during battles.

3. Some modern whetstones are made from synthetic materials, such as aluminum oxide or silicon carbide, which provide a more consistent and long-lasting surface for sharpening.

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Related Concepts

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1. sharpening stone: A general term for any type of stone used for sharpening blades and tools.

2. honing stone: A fine-grit stone used for refining the edge of a blade after it has been coarsely sharpened on a whetstone.

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Culture

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In Japanese culture, sharpening knives on a whetstone is a daily ritual and a symbol of respect for food and cooking.

How to Memorize "whetstone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat stone with a smooth, textured surface. Visualize running a dull blade across the stone, feeling the resistance as the blade begins to cut through the surface, and hearing the distinctive sound of metal being sharpened.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whetstone' with the idea of sharpening and preparing tools for use.
   - Think of the feeling of a sharp blade slicing through an apple or the sound of a knife being sharpened on a stone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'whet' sound, like the sound of a knife being sharpened, and associate it with the word 'whetstone'.

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