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Meaning of sharpener

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sharpener

Pronunciation:/ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. A device for making things sharp.

    Example: There was a pencil sharpener at the front of the classroom.

  2. That which makes something sharp.

  3. An alcoholic drink taken at the start of the day, or just before a meal.