oilstone Synonyms
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oilstone Meaning
Wordnet
oilstone (n)
a whetstone for use with oil
Webster
oilstone (n.)
A variety of hone slate, or whetstone, used for whetting tools when lubricated with oil.
oilstone Sentence Examples
- The sharpener diligently worked the knife against the coarse oilstone, creating a razor-sharp edge.
- The blacksmith meticulously lubricated the oilstone with linseed oil to enhance its polishing capabilities.
- The old pocketknife bore witness to years of use, its blade still gleaming after countless passes on the oilstone.
- The aroma of sharpening stones filled the workshop, mingling with the scent of freshly honed steel.
- The master swordsman cautiously held the oilstone to the blade, his movements precise and deliberate.
- The oilstone was passed down through generations, bearing the marks of its many years of service.
- The chef's knife gleamed like a mirror after being meticulously sharpened on the fine-grit oilstone.
- The oilstone's surface was covered in microscopic particles of steel, remnants of countless sharpened edges.
- The whetstone had become too smooth for effective sharpening, prompting the need for a fresh oilstone.
- The old barber used a prized oilstone to hone his straight razor, ensuring a clean and comfortable shave for his patrons.
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a whetstone for use with oilA variety of hone slate, or whetstone, used for whetting tools when lubricated with oil.
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The sharpener diligently worked the knife against the coarse oilstone, creating a razor-sharp edge.
The blacksmith meticulously lubricated the oilstone with linseed oil to enhance its polishing capabilities.
The old pocketknife bore witness to years of use, its blade still gleaming after countless passes on the oilstone.
The aroma of sharpening stones filled the workshop, mingling with the scent of freshly honed steel.
