| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | sharpen |
| Synonyms: | acuminate, edge, file, grind, make sharp, put a point on, put an edge on, whet |
| Notes: | hone means to sharpen, while home (in) means to seek out a target; you can hone a skill but you home in on something |
| Main Entry: | acuminate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | sharpen |
| Synonyms: | edge, hone, put an edge on, taper, whet |