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sharpener vs steel

steel vs sharpener

sharpener and steel both are nouns.

sharpener is not a verb while steel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sharpener Yes No No No
steel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, steel is a hyponym of sharpener; that is, steel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sharpener:
  • sharpener: any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
  • steel: knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
Other hyponyms of sharpener include grindstone, pencil sharpener, strickle, strop.
sharpener (noun) steel (noun)
any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
sharpener (verb) steel (verb)
cover, plate, or edge with steel
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Difference between sharpener and steel

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