a whetstone

  • created sense approved 砥 · dǐ · to hone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    to hone

    (bound form) to temper oneself or improve one's conduct; to practice self-cultivation

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  • created sense approved 砥 · dǐ · whetstone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    whetstone

    (bound form) a fine-grained whetstone or grindstone used for sharpening blades

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  • created sense approved 砥 · dǐ · to grind — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    to grind

    (bound form) to sharpen or grind something on a whetstone

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  • created sense approved 砥 · dǐ · baffle pier — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    baffle pier

    (bound form) a baffle pier or obstruction in a stream used to break the force of the water; also describes a flat surface like a whetstone

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