oilstone

American  

[oil-stohn] / ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn /

noun

1. a block of fine-grained stone, usually oiled, oil, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion.

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oilstone British  

/ ˈɔɪlˌstəʊn /

noun

1. a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools See also whetstone

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Etymology

Origin of oilstone

First recorded in 1575–85; oil + stone

Example Sentences

"There, across the yard, at the door of the armory, do you see the boy squatting by the steps honing a sword with an oilstone?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

He sat cross-legged beside the fire, honing the edge of his longsword with an oilstone.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

This is done on the whetstone, or oilstone.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William

A wooden holder for the oilstone will protect the fingers.

From Paper-Cutting Machines A Primer of Information about Paper and Card Trimmers, Hand-Lever Cutters, Power Cutters and Other Automatic Machines for Cutting Paper (Typographic Technical Series Part 1, No. 10) by Grayson, David

The motion of the hands should not for the oilstoning be simply back and forth, parallel with the oilstone length, but partly diagonal, which will assist in keeping the chisel level.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua