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hone

1. hone \'ho-n\ n [ME, fr. OE ha-n stone; akin to ON hein whetstone, L 
   cot-,] cos, Gk ko-nos cone 1: a fine-grit stone for sharpening a cutting 
   implement  2: a tool for enlarging holes to precise tolerances and 
   controlling finishe s by means of a mechanically rotated and expanded 
   abrasive
2. hone vt : to sharpen, enlarge, or smooth with a hone  - hon.er n
3. hone vi [MF hoigner to grumble] dial  1: GRUMBLE, MOAN  dial  2: YEARN