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Sharpen up so he can carry on (4)

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I believe the answer is:

hone

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This could be a double definition.

'sharpen up' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'he can carry on' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'so' is the link.

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(Other definitions for hone that I've seen before include "Sharpen tool on stone" , "Strop" , "Polish" , "Sharpen (a blade)" , "Smooth stone" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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