sharpenable

Able to grind

Sharpenable describes something capable of being sharpened—given a finer edge or point.

Knives, pencils, and tools are sharpenable; most plastics and fabrics are not.

The word appears mainly in product descriptions and practical contexts: Is this blade sharpenable, or do I need to replace it?

tools

knife

Sharp cutting utensil

  • bladeFlat cutting edge
  • chiselEdged carving implement
  • axBladed chopping tool

scythe · gouge · plane · scissors · razor · shears · machete · cleaver · hatchet · adze

methods

whetstone

Stone for sharpening blades

abrasive · sandpaper · emery · file · diamond · carborundum · oilstone · strop · buffing · grinding

qualities

edge

Boundary or sharpness

  • keennessSharpness of perception
  • bevelSloped edge or cut
  • apexUppermost point or culmination

fineness · acuteness · bite · durability · hardness · temper · angle · geometry · burr · polish

Opposites
capacity for sharpening

sharpenableunsharpenable

Cannot be made keener

disposable · single-use · non-renewable

Family

sharp, sharpen, sharpness, sharply, sharpening, sharpened, sharpener, sharpens, sharpeners

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G