resharpen
Restore the blade
To resharpen is to sharpen again—restoring a blade, tool, or edge that has dulled with use.
Knives, scissors, and lawn mower blades all require resharpening periodically: I need to resharpen these kitchen knives.
The word sometimes appears figuratively: The debate resharpened old divisions.
Stone for sharpening blades
- honeMake keener or better
- grindstoneRotating stone for sharpening
- stropLeather sharpening strip
- bladeFlat cutting edge
knife · axe · chisel · scythe · gouge · file · shears · scissors
Boundary or sharpness
- abrasiveRough enough to erode
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
polish · steel · ceramic · buffing · grinding · stropping · deburring · bevel
Make valid again
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
refurbish · refresh · restore · repair · revive · recover · reclaim · bring back
Ongoing preservation effort
- careAttentive regard for others
- tendCare for or incline
- preserveProtect from loss
- serviceAid or maintenance
prolong · stewardship · routine · regular · preventive · schedule · inspection · longevity
whetstone
Stone for sharpening blades
- honeMake keener or better
- grindstoneRotating stone for sharpening
- stropLeather sharpening strip
blade · knife · axe · chisel · scythe · gouge · file · shears · scissors · pruners
edge
Boundary or sharpness
- abrasiveRough enough to erode
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
grit · polish · steel · ceramic · buffing · grinding · stropping · deburring · bevel · angle
renew
Make valid again
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
rehabilitate · refurbish · refresh · restore · repair · revive · recover · reclaim · bring back · salvage
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
service · prolong · stewardship · routine · regular · preventive · schedule · inspection · longevity · wear
resharpenneglect
Failure to provide care
abandon · discard · wear out · dispose of · throw away