oilstone
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oil·stone
(oil′stōn′)n.
A fine-grained whetstone lubricated with oil, used for fine sharpening.
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oilstone
(ˈɔɪlˌstəʊn)n
(Tools) a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools. See also whetstone
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oil•stone
(ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn)n.
a block of fine-grained stone, usu. oiled, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion.
[1575–85]
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| Noun | 1. | oilstone - a whetstone for use with oil whetstone - a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives |
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