VERB: "to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. make perfect or complete
2. sharpen with a hone
(noun)
1. a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WHETSTONE (noun)
1. a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives
SMOOTH (adjective)
1. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
2. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
SMOOTH (verb)
1. make (a surface) shine
2. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
SMOOTH (noun)
1. the act of smoothing

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