whetted

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To make sharp or keener; to prepare (a knife, razor, etc.) for use by sharpening.

• Adjective

  Having the edge or point of a weapon or tool made sharp.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whetted
whetstone , better , setter , deuter , meter , leather

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Variants

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whet , whets , whetted , whetter , whetters , whetting

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'witan' meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive' and the past participle suffix 'ed'. The meaning evolved to 'made sharp' or 'sharpened'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'whetted' is often used in the context of preparing weapons for battle.

2. In the Middle Ages, knights would have their swords 'whetted' before going into battle to ensure they were as sharp as possible.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sharpening: The process of making a blade or edge of a tool or weapon sharp by removing small amounts of material from the edge.

2. Honing: A more precise form of sharpening, typically used for tools and knives, which involves smoothing the edge to improve its cutting ability and reduce friction.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whetted' is often used metaphorically to describe an intense desire, excitement, or anticipation. For example, 'His appetite was whetted by the tantalizing aroma of the roasting marshmallows.' In art, 'whetted' can refer to the sharp contrast between colors or lines, as in a painting or drawing.

How to Memorize "whetted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp knife being pulled across a whetstone to make it even sharper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whetted' with the idea of sharpness and preparation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whet your appetite, whet your knife' to remember the meanings of the verb and adjective forms.

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