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Whet

/wɛt/verb
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Whet means to sharpen the edge of a blade or tool by rubbing it against a hard surface, making it more effective for cutting. This term is often used metaphorically today to describe stimulating or intensifying an interest, desire, or appetite, as seen in phrases like 'whet your curiosity' in everyday conversations.

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