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- [shahr-puh n]
- /ˈʃɑr pən/
- /ˈʃɑː.pən.ər/
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- [shahr-puh n]
- /ˈʃɑr pən/
Definition of sharpener word
- countable noun sharpener A sharpener is a tool or machine used for sharpening pencils or knives. 0
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Origin of sharpener
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at sharp, -en1
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Parts of speech for Sharpener
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sharpener popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for sharpener
noun sharpener
- grindstone — a rotating solid stone wheel used for sharpening, shaping, etc.
- whetstone — a stone for sharpening cutlery or tools by friction.
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