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Definition of sharpener

sharpener

/ˈʃɑːr.pə.nɚ/
sharp · en · er
Plural:sharpeners
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sharpener Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tool, device, or machine used to make a blade, pencil, or other instrument keen-edged or pointed.

Example

"She walked over to the desk to use the electric pencil sharpener before the exam began."

2

A person whose occupation or task is to grind and hone cutting tools, blades, or instruments.

Example

"The restaurant hired a professional sharpener to service all the kitchen knives once a month."

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• Nearby Words

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sharpen
sharpener
sharper
sharpie
sharpish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sharpener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sharpener
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