Sharping: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharping

 

[ หˆสƒษ‘หrpษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

tool maintenance

Sharpening refers to the process of honing or grinding a tool or blade to create a sharp edge. It is commonly used for knives, scissors, and other cutting instruments. The act of sharpening enhances the performance of the tool by making it more efficient and reducing the effort required to cut. Various techniques and tools are employed for sharpening, including whetstones, sharpening rods, and electric sharpeners.

Synonyms

grinding, honing, sharpening process.

Examples of usage

  • The chef spent time sharpening his knives before the big dinner.
  • Proper sharpening can extend the life of your scissors.
  • She used a whetstone for sharpening her hunting knife.
Context #2 | Verb

improve focus

To sharpen means to make something sharper or better in some aspect. This can apply to physical objects, like sharpening a pencil or a knife, or to enhancing skills and abilities, such as sharpening one's focus or skills. The term implies an improvement in efficiency or clarity, making tasks easier or more precise.

Synonyms

enhance, improve, refine.

Examples of usage

  • He needs to sharpen his skills for the upcoming competition.
  • The teacher suggested that I sharpen my focus during the exam.
  • They work on sharpening their strategies for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afiaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‡เคœ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scharfstellung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peruncingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะพัั‚ั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostrzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใใ™ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affรปtage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskinleลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กญ๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุญุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostrenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skinlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afilado

Etymology

The term 'sharpening' has its roots in the Old English word 'scearpian', which means to make or become sharp. It is derived from the word 'scearp', meaning sharp or cutting. Over time, the usage of the word has evolved to encompass not just physical tools but also the improvement of mental faculties and skills. The process of sharpening can be traced back to ancient times when early humans created tools and weapons from stones and later metals. The advancement of technology has introduced various methods for sharpening, making it a common practice in various trades and crafts. Today, the word is widely used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, illustrating its versatility in the English language.