Whetstone; sharpen or cut back (4)

I believe the answer is:

hone

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

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

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