honed; honing
1
: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
2
: to make more acute, intense, or effective : whet
helped her hone her comic timing—
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honer
noun
honed; honing
Examples of hone in a Sentence
Verb (1)
honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness
honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
Recent Examples on the WebValerie Complex, Deadline, 13 July 2024
Volunteers from West Volusia Audubon Society lead this monthly program series, which includes in-class instruction and field opportunities to hone skills.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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Endlessly fun, these affordable stacking cups help babies hone fine motor skills, learn about balance and cause and effect, colors, and much more.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 11 July 2024
Hinds was drafted by the Reds in the second round with the 49th overall pick in 2019 and spent time honing his craft in the minor leagues.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 July 2024
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Verb
Bre recently moved to Los Angeles to hone her screenwriting craft and use her academic experience to provide script consultation to industry professionals.
—Valerie Complex, Deadline, 13 July 2024
Volunteers from West Volusia Audubon Society lead this monthly program series, which includes in-class instruction and field opportunities to hone skills.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The First Years Stack Up Cup Toys Buy on Amazon $8 Buy on Walmart $15
Endlessly fun, these affordable stacking cups help babies hone fine motor skills, learn about balance and cause and effect, colors, and much more.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 11 July 2024
Hinds was drafted by the Reds in the second round with the 49th overall pick in 2019 and spent time honing his craft in the minor leagues.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 July 2024
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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