sharpener

/ˈʃɑrpɪnər/

/ˈʃɑpənə/

Other forms: sharpeners

Definitions of sharpener

1. noun

   any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
   “a knife sharpener”

   types:

   grindstone

   a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

   pencil sharpener

   a rotary implement for sharpening the point on pencils

   steel

   knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

   strickle

   an implement for sharpening scythes

   strop

   a leather strap used to sharpen razors

   type of:

   implement

   instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end