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to sharpen
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐmuˈlaɾ/a·mo·lar
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To make cutting or sharp by friction against an abrasive surface; to grind.
Usage examples
“I need to sharpen this knife before cutting the bread.”
“The blacksmith sharpens the tools on the grindstone.”
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to sharpen knivesto sharpen on a stoneto sharpen tools
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(Figurative, informal) To bother, irritate, cause persistent annoyance.
Usage examples
“Stop annoying me with those questions!”
“That constant noise gets on my nerves.”
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to annoy someoneto get on someone's nerves