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HONES

(noun, verb)

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)
sharpen12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make perfect or complete

Example: "Perfect your french in paris!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perfect14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is HONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
HONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HONES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hones is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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