sharpener
pronunciation
How to pronounce sharpener in British English:
UK [ˈʃɑːpnə(r)]
How to pronounce sharpener in American English:
US [ˈʃɑːrpnər]
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- Noun:
- any implement that is used to make an edge sharper
Word Origin
- sharpener (n.)
- 1630s, agent noun from sharpen.
Example
- 1. The boy is sharpening his pencils with a sharpener .
- 2. I need your pencil sharpener .
- 3. Could I have a look at the sharpener on the right .
- 4. Open your pencil-box . Take out your sharpener .
- 5. Here 's my pencil sharpener .