WHET
whet
Noun
- The act of whetting something.
- That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.
Verb
- To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
- To stimulate or make more keen.
- to whet one's appetite or one's courage
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