hone vs tool

hone and tool both are nouns.

hone and tool both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hone	Yes	No	Yes	No
tool	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tool is a hypernym of hone; that is, tool is a word with a broader meaning than hone:

hone: a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc.
tool: an implement used in the practice of a vocation

hone (noun)	tool (noun)
a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors	the means whereby some act is accomplished
a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc.	an implement used in the practice of a vocation
	obscene terms for penis
	a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

hone (verb)	tool (verb)
make perfect or complete	work with a tool
sharpen with a hone	ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
	drive
	furnish with tools

Difference between hone and tool

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