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whet meaning in Tamil

இடங்கம் iṭaṅkam

UK/ˈwɛt//ˈwɛt/

whet in Tamil: இடங்கம் (iṭaṅkam). In English, whet means to sharpen (something, such as a knife or sword) by rubbing on an object, especially a whetstone; to hone.

Tamil words for whet

(transitive) to sharpen (something) by rubbing on an object; of an animal: to sharpen (its horns, teeth, tusks, etc.) by rubbing — see also hone
இடங்கம் iṭaṅkam

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

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Questions about whet in Tamil

What is the meaning of whet in Tamil?
Whet in Tamil is இடங்கம் (iṭaṅkam).
whet என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Whet: இடங்கம் (iṭaṅkam).
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.

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