hone  /ˈhoʊn/ ? Meaning of "hone"

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Definition(s):

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

Usage(s):

  1. Heading for Hollywood to hone his skills, he found himself filling the archetypal role of the understudy who becomes a star.
  2. News outlets from as far away as Australia and Brazil have been quick to hone in on the more salacious details surrounding these young mothers-to-be.
  3. That's a risk for budding entrepreneurs who pay $15 at the door or $20 a month to hone their 90-second pitches onstage.

Quotes

  1. "What makes Detroit good is you can't really hone in on one guy," Rivers said. "Obviously in the two previous series we've had LeBron (James) and Joe Johnson. Even though they had players around them, clearly they were the focal point. (The...
    on May 23, 2008 By: Doc Rivers Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "The athleticism that he displays is spectacular at times, and I think if he applies himself the right way, works on his game, the coaches hone his skills, there's a chance to get something special," Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo said.
    on Jun 25, 2009 By: Bryan Colangelo Source: Toronto Star

  3. "That's just from being steadfast in what we do week-to-week, practice-by- practice," Atogwe, who had two interceptions in the win, said of the defensive effort. "Coming out the bye, we really started to hone in on what we have to do, and I...
    on Oct 21, 2008 By: Oshiomogho Atogwe Source: Sports Network

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