Whetting

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process by which something is whetted.

    "Sand, a series of whettings on stones, and, by way of finish, charcoal of magnolia, are used in polishing."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of whet form-of, gerund, participle, present

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"Sand, a series of whettings on stones, and, by way of finish, charcoal of magnolia, are used in polishing."

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