C2 verb #151,943 most common

whet

UK /ˈwɛt/ | US /ˈwɛt/

The act of whetting something.

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  • (noun) The act of whetting something.
  • (noun) That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.
  • (verb) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The act of whetting something.
  2. 2
    noun That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.
  3. 3
    verb To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
  4. 4
    verb To stimulate or make more keen.
  5. 5
    verb To preen.

Examples

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