ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whetstone, jointing, whittling, sharpener, welting, edging.

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