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The noun HONE has 1 sense: 1. a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors. Familiarity information: HONE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ HONE (verb) The verb HONE has 2 senses: 1. sharpen with a hone. 2. make perfect or complete. Familiarity information: HONE used as a verb is rare.
Honing.] 1. To sharpen on, or with, a hone; to rub on a hone in order to sharpen; as, to hone a razor. [1913 Webster] 2. to render more precise or more effective; as, to hone one's skills. [PJC]