Sharpener
(noun)
A tool or device used to sharpen a dull or blunt edge, such as a pencil sharpener, knife sharpener, or tool sharpener.
Origin:
From sharpen + -er.
Examples:
- The pencil sharpener is used to sharpen pencils.
- The knife sharpener is used to sharpen knives.
- The tool sharpener is used to sharpen tools such as chisels and plane irons.
- The sharpener was used to sharpen the pencils for the test.
- The sharpener was used to sharpen the knives for the kitchen.