whetting en · NOUN
Meanings
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The process by which something is whetted.
Sand, a series of whettings on stones, and, by way of finish, charcoal of magnolia, are used in polishing.
1892, Félix Régamey, Mary French Sheldon, Eli Lemon Sheldon, Japan in art and industry:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whettings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |