honing
nounUK /ˈhəʊnɪŋ/
US /ˈhoʊnɪŋ/
Honing is the act of making something sharp or better.
He spent the afternoon honing his knife on a smooth stone.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of improving a skill through careful practice.
Her constant honing of her piano technique paid off at the recital.
3. The use of a fine-grained stone to give a precise edge or smooth surface.
The machinist finished the cylinder with honing to make it perfectly round.
4. The act of making something more accurate or effective over time.
The team's honing of their strategy helped them win the final match.