whet meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit words for whet

to whet, sharpen

क्ष्णौति kṣṇáuti

English meaning of whet

1. verb To sharpen (something, such as a knife or sword) by rubbing on an object, especially a whetstone; to hone.
2. verb Of an animal such as a boar: to sharpen (its horns, teeth, tusks, etc.) by rubbing on a stone, etc., in preparation for an attack.
3. verb To make more keen or to stimulate (someone's appetite, interest, etc.); to hone, to sharpen.
4. verb To encourage (someone) to do something; to incite, to urge.

Full definition of whet

whet in a sentence

• to whet one's appetite or one's courage

Synonyms of whet

• steel
• strop
• rouse
• animate
• awaken
• electrify
• enflame
• enkindle
• enthrill
• excite
• exhilarate
• fillip

All synonyms of whet

whet in other languages

• whet in Tamil
• whet in Marathi
• whet in Urdu
• whet in Malayalam
• whet in Kannada
• whet in Arabic
• whet in Thai

Questions about whet in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of whet in Sanskrit?

Whet in Sanskrit is क्ष्णौति (kṣṇáuti).

whet इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?

Whet: क्ष्णौति (kṣṇáuti).

What does whet mean in English?

Whet means to sharpen (something, such as a knife or sword) by rubbing on an object, especially a whetstone; to hone.