Hone \Hone\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Honed} (h[=o]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Honing}.] 1. To sharpen on, or with, a hone; to rub on a hone in order to sharpen; as, to hone a razor. [1913 Webster] 2. to render more precise or more effective; as, to hone one's skills. [PJC]