What does sharpen mean?
sharpen
Definition
To make a blade cut well again by grinding its edge.
Example sentences
There's a man at the street market who sharpens knives, scissors, even a saw if you bring it.
There's a man at the street market who sharpens knives, scissors, even a saw if you bring it.
He sat on the back step sharpening the blade with a little file, tooth by tooth, until it got dark.
He sat on the back step sharpening the blade with a little file, tooth by tooth, until it got dark.
These shears need sharpening before we start.