whetting — noun The process by which something is whetted. Sand, a series of whettings on stones, and, by way of finish, charcoal of magnolia, are used in polishing … Wiktionary
whetting — hwet / hwet n. sharpening; stimulus; appetizer v. sharpen; awaken, stimulate … English contemporary dictionary
whetting — present part of whet … Useful english dictionary
Kraut (band) — Kraut was a New York band who started playing in 1981. Their very first performance was opening for the Clash at Bonds in NYC (Summer 1981). Members Include: Davey Gunner (vocals), Doug Holland (guitar/vocals) Don Cowan (bass/vocals), and Johnny… … Wikipedia
whet — whetter, n. /hwet, wet/, v., whetted, whetting, n. v.t. 1. to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction. 2. to make keen or eager; stimulate: to whet the appetite; to whet the curiosity. n. 3. the act of whetting. 4. something that… … Universalium
whet — /wɛt / (say wet) verb (t) (whetted, whetting) 1. to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction. 2. to make keen or eager: to whet the appetite; to whet the curiosity. –noun 3. the act of whetting. 4. something that whets; an appetiser …
whet — [hwet, wet] vt. whetted, whetting [ME whetten < OE hwettan, to make keen < hwæt, sharp, keen, bold < IE base * kwed , to pierce, sharpen, whet > prob. L (tri)quetrus, (three )cornered] 1. to sharpen by rubbing or grinding (the edge of … English World dictionary
whet — v. & n. v.tr. (whetted, whetting) 1 sharpen (a scythe or other tool) by grinding. 2 stimulate (the appetite or a desire, interest, etc.). n. 1 the act or an instance of whetting. 2 a small quantity stimulating one s appetite for more. Derivatives … Useful english dictionary
Ear finger — Finger Fin ger (f[i^][ng] g[ e]r), n. [AS. finger; akin to D. vinger, OS. & OHG. fingar, G. finger, Icel. fingr, Sw. & Dan. finger, Goth. figgrs; of unknown origin; perh. akin to E. fang.] 1. One of the five terminating members of the hand; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Finger — Fin ger (f[i^][ng] g[ e]r), n. [AS. finger; akin to D. vinger, OS. & OHG. fingar, G. finger, Icel. fingr, Sw. & Dan. finger, Goth. figgrs; of unknown origin; perh. akin to E. fang.] 1. One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English