What does sharpening mean?
Sharpening means present participle and gerund of sharpen.
Sharpening
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sharpen.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of sharpen
- The act by which something is sharpened.
- (in the plural) The debris produced when a pencil is sharpened.
Example Sentences
There are flourishes and coloratura passages in this art, heightenings and sharpenings of the line that serve only to give the needy linear system a value of its own in confrontation with nature.
Synonyms for sharpening
Antonyms for sharpening
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Word Forms
- sharpenings
Usage Notes
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There are flourishes and coloratura passages in this art, heightenings and sharpenings of the line that serve only to give the needy linear system a value of its own in confrontation with nature.
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