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sharpener

UK/'ʃɑ:pnә/US
B1

Definitions

n.

A device or tool used to make something sharp, such as a pencil sharpener

卷笔刀,磨刀器,削尖工具

Root Breakdown

Native English
sharpenerother
=sharpener

Common Collocations

  • 1.pencil sharpener卷笔刀
  • 2.knife sharpener磨刀器
  • 3.electric sharpener电动削笔器
  • 4.[blade sharpener]刀刃磨具

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The teacher kept a pencil sharpener on her desk for students to use.

  • 2.

    He bought an electric knife sharpener to keep his chef's knives in top condition.

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