hone
pronunciation
How to pronounce hone in British English:
UK [həʊn]
How to pronounce hone in American English:
US [hoʊn]
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- Noun:
- a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
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- Verb:
- sharpen with a hone
- make perfect or complete
Word Origin
- hone (n.)
- "whetstone," Old English han "stone, rock, (boundary) stone," in Middle English "whetstone" (early 14c.), from Proto-Germanic *haino (source also of Old Norse hein "hone").
- hone (v.)
- 1788, from hone (n.). Related: Honed; honing.
Example
- 1. Researchers are finding that videogame play involving rapid decision-making can hone your cognitive resources .
- 2. It is at that point that we begin to actively , intentionally hone our characters .
- 3. Since aerodynamics play a key role in the tour , many professional cyclists spend time in a wind tunnel to hone their position for maximum efficiency .
- 4. Languages of course are human creations tools we invent and hone to suit our needs .
- 5. This approach can help lead you to new ways to hone your product or service and deliver more value , which your customers will appreciate .