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oilstone

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oil·stone  (oilstn)
n.
A fine-grained whetstone lubricated with oil, used for fine sharpening.
oilstone [ˈɔɪlˌstəʊn]
n
(Engineering / Tools) a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools See also whetstone
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Noun1.oilstone - a whetstone for use with oil
whetstone - a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives
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