Meaning of the word sharpener in English

What does sharpener mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sharpener

US /ˈʃɑːr.pən.ɚ/
UK /ˈʃɑː.pən.ər/

Noun

1.

a device for sharpening pencils

Example:
I need a pencil sharpener for my colored pencils.
Do you have a sharpener I can borrow?
2.

a tool for making something sharp, such as a knife or blade

Example:
He used a knife sharpener to hone the blade.
This electric sharpener can quickly sharpen various tools.