WHET

whet

Noun

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

Verb

  1. To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
  2. To stimulate or make more keen.
    to whet one's appetite or one's courage


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