honers

hone

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/

Definitions of honers word

noun honers a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools. 1
noun honers a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip, for enlarging holes to precise dimensions. 1
verb with object honers to sharpen on a hone: to hone a carving knife. 1
verb with object honers to enlarge or finish (a hole) with a hone. 1
verb with object honers to make more acute or effective; improve; perfect: to hone one's skills. 1
noun honers plural of honer. 0

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Origin of honers

First appearance:

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English (noun); Old English hān stone, rock; cognate with Old Norse hein hone; akin to cone

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Parts of speech for Honers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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honers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

honers usage trend in Literature

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