sharpener (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
examples a knife sharpener
Outgoing links
Hypernym implement
Derivationally related form sharpener → sharpen
Hyponym grindstone; pencil sharpener; steel; strickle; strop
Incoming links
Hypernym grindstone; pencil sharpener; steel; strickle; strop
Hyponym implement
Derivationally related form sharpen → sharpener

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