verb - to improve a skill, technique, or ability by practicing it regularly
verb - to sharpen something, especially a blade, by rubbing it on a stone or similar surface
noun - the last name of the inventor of the glue stick
adjective, American English, informal - having too much air in the stomach
adjective, British English, informal - (of fizzy drinks) containing too much air, containing too many bubbles
adjective, technical - relating to the neck
adjective, technical - relating to the cervix (the lower part of the uterus)
noun, technical - the narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina
noun - the process of moral or intellectual instruction or improvement
verb - to instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
noun, formal - the set of reasons or logical basis for a course of action or belief
adverb - in a way that increases very rapidly and by a growing rate
adjective - increasing very rapidly by large amounts
verb, informal - to dress yourself in fancy or stylish clothes, especially for a special occasion