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What does whet mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word whet? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
  2. (transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
Noun
  1. The act of whetting something.
  2. That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.
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