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The act of whetting something. / That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.

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whet

Source Word

whet

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈwɛt/

Noun

The act of whetting something. / That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.

Japanese Meaning

（名詞）物を研ぐ行為、すなわち何かを鋭くする行為 / （名詞）物を研ぐもの、特に食欲を刺激する前菜など

After a quick whet on the sharpening stone, the chef's knife sliced tomatoes like butter.

砥石で軽く研いだだけで、料理人の包丁はトマトをバターのように切れた。

Sense（1）

The act of whetting something.

Sense（2）

That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.

sips, drams, and whets

whets

（ plural ）