English Explanatory Dictionary

honing steel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A rod of steel, ceramic or diamond-coated steel used to restore keenness to dulled blade edges.

Word forms

honing steel honing steels

Etymology

From honing + steel.

Synonyms

sharpening steel whet steel sharpening stick sharpening rod butcher's steel chef's steel

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