whets

/W EH1 T S/
verb
  1. 1

    To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

  2. 2

    To stimulate or make more keen.

    “to whet one's appetite or one's courage”

  3. 3

    To preen.

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