oilstone

oil·stone

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oil-stohn]
- /ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oil-stohn]
- /ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn/

Definitions of oilstone word

noun oilstone a block of fine-grained stone, usually oiled, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion. 1
noun oilstone A fine-grained flat stone used with oil for sharpening cutting edges. 1
noun oilstone a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools 0
noun oilstone a whetstone treated with oil 0

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Origin of oilstone

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85; oil + stone

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Parts of speech for Oilstone

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oilstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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