Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Honing.
Honing - 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.
Honing - 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
"The athlete spent hours each day on honing his technique."
"The workshop focused on the honing of leadership abilities."
"Continuous learning is a key aspect of personal honing."
"Effective honing of one's communication style can lead to better relationships."
"She is dedicated to the honing of her artistic talents."
Word Game Points
Is HONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, honing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is HONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, honing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is HONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, honing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
