dool

/duːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to dull or blunt something, especially the edge of a knife or blade.

“She had to dool the knife before using it to cut the thick rope.”

2. noun

a dool or a dulling, especially of a knife or blade.

“The dool on the knife made it difficult to cut through the material.”

Synonyms

  • blunt
  • dull

Antonyms

  • harden
  • sharpen