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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The tool chefs use to sharpen a knife is called:
A
whet stone
B
steel
C
grinder
D
sharpener
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Whetstone. A whetstone is a rectangular block with a coarse grit side and a fine grit side. A whetstone, or sharpening stone, is the most precise way to sharpen a knife.

Detailed explanation-2: -To Sharpen = To Whet Any stone used for sharpening was therefore called a “whetstone” or “whet stone". The terms “sharpening stone” or “honing stone” have largely replaced whetstone these days, but you will still hear it used occasionally.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sharpening stones, also known as whetstones, are a simple, longstanding tool used to sharpen blades by grinding them against an abrasive surface. This process is known as ‘honing’. They are made from a variety of natural and artificial materials with different levels of abrasion.

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