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whet

/hwɛt/ verb · British & US
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What does whet mean?

verb

To sharpen or make sharper, especially a knife or other cutting instrument. To stimulate or increase the desire or appetite for something.

Example

"The chef whetted her knife on the stone before starting to chop the vegetables."

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