a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.

a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip, for enlarging holes to precise dimensions.

to sharpen on a hone

to hone a carving knife.

to enlarge or finish (a hole) with a hone.

to make more acute or effective; improve; perfect

to hone one's skills.

verb

acuminate , edge , file , grind , make sharp , put an edge on , put a point on , whetnotes:hone means to sharpen , while home (in) means to seek out a target; you can hone a skill but you home in on something , whet , ache , covet , hanker , long , pant , pine , want , wish , yearn , moan , sharpen , smooth , tool , whetstone , whine