Sinhala Dictionary definitions for whet
whet 🔊 /wɛˈt or hwɛˈt/
whet : මුවාත
whet : උනන්දු කරනවා
whet : මුවහත
whet : පොළඹවනවා
whet definition
Transitive verb.
- To rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen by attrition; as, to whet a knife.
- To make sharp, keen, or eager; to excite; to stimulate; as, to whet the appetite or the courage.
Noun.
- The act of whetting.
- That which whets or sharpens; Especially., an appetizer.