"whetstone," Old English han "stone, rock, (boundary) stone," in Middle English "whetstone" (early 14c.), from Proto-Germanic *haino (source also of Old Norse hein "hone").
hone (v.)
1788, from hone (n.). Related: Honed; honing.
例文
1. They hone for the farm life.
彼らは農村生活を渇望している。
2.At this time,Stewart began to hone and develop her business skills.
この時、スチュワートはそのビジネススキルを磨き始めた。
3.Once you hone your communication skills,you 'll see results.
コミュニケーションスキルを改善すると、結果が表示されます。
4.All the family were at hone when he went by yesterday.
昨日彼が立ち寄った時、家族はみんな.
5.Although Phillip had hone best he might,he still failed to succeed.