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hone 1. a fine whetstone, esp for sharpening razors 2. a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc. hone [hōn] (materials) A fine-grit stone that is used for sharpening a cutting tool. (mechanical engineering) A machine for honing that consists of a holding device containing several oblong stones arranged in a circular pattern. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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