noun
- a fine-grained stone used with oil for sharpening cutting tools
Examples
- The carpenter used an oilstone to sharpen his chisel.
- She applied a few drops of oil to the oilstone before honing the knife.
- The old oilstone had been in the workshop for decades.
- He carefully drew the blade across the oilstone at the proper angle.
- A good oilstone is essential for maintaining sharp woodworking tools.
- The blacksmith kept his oilstone well-oiled and clean.