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- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/
- /həʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/
Definitions of honing word
- noun honing a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools. 1
- noun honing a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip, for enlarging holes to precise dimensions. 1
- verb with object honing to sharpen on a hone: to hone a carving knife. 1
- verb with object honing to enlarge or finish (a hole) with a hone. 1
- verb with object honing to make more acute or effective; improve; perfect: to hone one's skills. 1
- verb without object honing South Midland and Southern U.S. to yearn; long: to hone for the farm life; to hone after peach pie. 1
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Origin of honing
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English (noun); Old English hān stone, rock; cognate with Old Norse hein hone; akin to cone
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Parts of speech for Honing
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honing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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