sharpener
nounUK /ˈʃɑːpənə/
US /ˈʃɑːrpənər/
A sharpener is a small tool that makes pencils sharp.
She used a sharpener to make her pencil pointy again.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool or stone used to make knives or blades sharp.
He ran the knife along the sharpener before cutting the bread.
3. A person or machine that sharpens things.
The sharpener at the factory keeps all the tools in good condition.
4. A device that makes a sound or image clearer.
The photo sharpener made the blurry picture easier to see.