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WHETSTONES Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word whetstones. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word whetstones. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WHETSTONES

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abrasives
nounn
noun

• a substance that abrades or wears down

adjective satellite

• causing abrasion

• sharply disagreeable; rigorous

grindstones
nounn
noun

• a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

hones
verbv
noun

• a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors

• 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.

verb

• sharpen with a hone

• make perfect or complete

Best Hypernyms For WHETSTONES

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