affûteuse

Definitions of affûteuse
  1. noun
    any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
    synonyms: aiguisoir, lime, meule, ponceuse
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    types:
    meule
    a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
    type of:
    instrument, outil
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  2. noun
    a whetstone for use with oil
    synonyms: pierre à huile
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    type of:
    pierre à aiguiser
    a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives
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