Whetting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Whetting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of whet.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of whet.
More Meanings
- The process by which something is whetted.
Example Sentences
Sand, a series of whettings on stones, and, by way of finish, charcoal of magnolia, are used in polishing.
Word Forms
- whettings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whetstone, jointing, whittling, sharpener, welting, edging.
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