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Hone

/hˈoʊn/
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(noun) A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

Tom wanted to hone his skills as a photographer.
GPS allows us to hone in on the correct location.
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The young musician spent many hours practicing every day to ____ her skills on the violin.

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