Hone (Noun)
Meaning
A whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He carefully sharpened his straight razor on the hone, paying attention to the subtle sound of the blade gliding across the stone.
- She inspected the hone to make sure it was free of debris before using it to sharpen her husband's shaving razor.
- After years of use, the hone still showed no signs of wear and continued to put a razor-sharp edge on his favorite penknife.
- A good hone is an essential tool for any barber, allowing them to keep their razors in top condition between shaves.
- The hone lay on the dressing table, waiting for its evening workout as he prepared for a night out on the town.