Sharpener: meaning, definitions and examples
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sharpener
[ ˈʃɑːpənər ]
stationery
A device used for sharpening pencils, typically consisting of a narrow, cylindrical blade enclosed in a cylindrical or rectangular case that can be rotated manually or electrically.
Synonyms
pencil sharpener, pencil sharpener machine
Examples of usage
- The sharpener in my pencil case is broken.
- She used an electric sharpener to sharpen her colored pencils.
- I need to buy a new sharpener for my drawing pencils.
kitchen
A tool used for sharpening knives or other cutting tools, typically consisting of a rotating stone or abrasive surface.
Synonyms
blade sharpener, knife sharpener
Examples of usage
- My grandmother uses a traditional sharpener to sharpen her kitchen knives.
- The chef always keeps his sharpener handy to maintain the sharpness of his knives.
Translations
Translations of the word "sharpener" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apontador
🇮🇳 पेंसिल शार्पनर
🇩🇪 Anspitzer
🇮🇩 peruncing pensil
🇺🇦 гострило
🇵🇱 temperówka
🇯🇵 鉛筆削り
🇫🇷 taille-crayon
🇪🇸 sacapuntas
🇹🇷 kalemtıraş
🇰🇷 연필 깎이
🇸🇦 مبراة
🇨🇿 ořezávátko
🇸🇰 strúhadlo
🇨🇳 削笔器
🇸🇮 šilček
🇮🇸 yfirleggjari
🇰🇿 қарандаш ұштағыш
🇬🇪 საკრეჭი
🇦🇿 qələm yonan
🇲🇽 sacapuntas
Etymology
The word 'sharpener' originated from the verb 'sharpen' which dates back to the Old English word 'scearpian', meaning 'to make sharp'. Over time, the suffix '-er' was added to create the noun 'sharpener', referring to a tool or device used to make something sharp. The concept of sharpening tools has been essential throughout human history, evolving from simple sharpening stones to modern electric sharpeners.
See also: sharp, sharpen, sharper, sharpie, sharply, sharpness, sharpshooter.