whet
verb
/ˈwɛt/
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/ˈʍɛt/
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[ˈwɛ(ʔ)t̚]
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[ˈʍɛ(ʔ)t̚]
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- (transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
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scherpen,
wetten,
slijpen
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- (transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
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scherpen,
wetten
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