Pointed and Whetted

Pointed

Pointed adjective - Tapering to a thin tip.

Whetted and pointed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whetted" instead an adjective "Pointed".

Nearby Words: point, pointer, pointing, pointedly, pointy

Whetted

Whetted adjective - Having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something.
Usage example: I'll need a well-whetted axe to split the wood

Pointed and whetted are semantically related. You can use "Pointed" instead an adjective "Whetted".

Nearby Words: whet, whetting
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