aiguisoir

Definitions of aiguisoir
  1. noun
    any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
    synonyms: affûteuse, 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 machine tool that polishes metal
    synonyms: affûteur, aiguiseur
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    type of:
    machine-outil
    a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials
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