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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 | ||||
| 37% | 7 | To refine or refine | ||
verb • To repeatedly hammer (a sheet of metal) so as to shape and smooth it or create a decorative indented finish. | ||||
| 37% | 10 | Workers who refine and refine again | ||
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Refine As A Skill
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HONE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HONE
Updated: September 21, 2025
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