Meaning of the word whetstone in English

What does whetstone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whetstone

US /ˈwet.stoʊn/
UK /ˈwet.stəʊn/

Noun

a fine-grained stone used for sharpening cutting tools

Example:
He carefully sharpened his knife on the whetstone.
A good chef always keeps a whetstone handy.