2. That which whets or sharpens; esp., an appetizer. ``Sips,
drams, and whets.'' --Spectator.
[1913 Webster]
{Whet slate} (Min.), a variety of slate used for sharpening cutting instruments; novaculite; -- called also {whetstone slate}, and {oilstone}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Oilstone — Oil stone , n. A variety of hone slate, or whetstone, used for whetting tools when lubricated with oil. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oilstone — [oil′stōn΄] n. a whetstone treated with oil … English World dictionary
oilstone — noun Date: 1585 a whetstone for use with oil … New Collegiate Dictionary
oilstone — /oyl stohn /, n. a block of fine grained stone, usually oiled, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion. [1575 85; OIL + STONE] * * * … Universalium
oilstone — noun A type of stone used for sharpening objects such as knives and razorblades … Wiktionary
oilstone — n. oiled stone for sharpening tools … English contemporary dictionary
oilstone — A stone used for sharpening and honing metal cutting tools. Also see carving and chisel … Glossary of Art Terms
oilstone — noun a fine grained flat stone used with oil for sharpening chisels, planes, or other tools … English new terms dictionary
oilstone — n whetstone, rubstone, hone, sharpener, grinder, grindstone … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
oilstone — oil•stone [[t]ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn[/t]] n. bui a block of fine grained stone, usu. oiled, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion • Etymology: 1575–85 … From formal English to slang
