Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Hones.
Hones - as a 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.
Hones - as a verb
Sharpen with a hone
Example: "Hone a knife"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sharpen12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make perfect or complete
Example: "Perfect your french in paris!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perfect14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He hones his skills by practicing every day."
"She hones her writing abilities by attending workshops and classes."
"They hones their negotiation tactics through role-playing exercises."
"The chef hones his culinary techniques in the kitchen."
"I hones my knowledge by reading books and researching online."
Word Game Points
Is HONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HONES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is HONES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hones is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is HONES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hones is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.