whetter

Meanings

• noun

  A person or tool used to sharpen an edge, such as a blade or a knife.

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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 Old English 'wietan', meaning 'to sharpen'.

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Trivia

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1. A whetter can be made from various materials, such as stones, ceramics, or even glass.

2. The term 'whetstone' is often used interchangeably with 'whetter', but technically a whetstone is a type of whetter made of stone.

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Related Concepts

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1. sharpener: A tool used to sharpen an edge, similar to a whetter.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'whetter' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something or someone that stimulates or excites, such as an idea or a person.

How to Memorize "whetter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a knife and using a sharpening stone to sharpen its edge. Or think of a tool specifically designed for sharpening, such as a whetstone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whetter' with the sensation of a sharp edge or the sound of metal being sharpened.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'whet your appetite' to remember that a whetter is used to sharpen an edge, and that sharpening can also excite or stimulate.

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