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- DictionarySharp/SHärp/
adjective
- 1. (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something: "cut the cake with a very sharp knife"
- 2. producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect: "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back"
adverb
- 1. precisely (used after an expression of time): "the meeting starts at 7:30 sharp"
- 2. in a sudden or abrupt way: "he was brought up sharp by Helen's voice"
noun
- 1. a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.
- 2. a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.
verb
- 1. raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone: US "if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note"
- 2. cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards: archaic "the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him"
Add to word list. B1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: a knife with a sharp edge / blade. sharp teeth / claws / fingernails. The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough. C2. producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut:
Definitions of sharp. adjective. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing. “a sharp knife” “a pencil with a sharp point” synonyms: carnassial. (of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh. chisel-like. resembling a chisel. dagger-like. resembling a dagger. drill-like. resembling a drill. edged.
sharp. having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something. Toys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children. Take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.
5 days ago · sharp. A sharp point or edge is very thin and can cut through things very easily. A sharp knife, tool, or other object has a point or edge of this kind. The other end of the twig is sharpened into a sharp point to use as a toothpick. Using a sharp knife, cut away the pith and peel from both fruits.
a sudden and very large increase or reduction in something. a sharp contrast/difference/distinction, etc. a very big and noticeable difference between two things. sharp adjective (QUICK) B2. quick to notice and understand things: a sharp mind. a sharp pain. a sudden, short, strong pain. sharp adjective (SEVERE) severe and not gentle:
Definition of sharp adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. sharp. adjective. /ʃɑrp/ (sharper, sharpest) edge/point. having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something a sharp knife sharp teeth opposite blunt. Want to learn more?
1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing. 2. a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image. b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose. c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior. 3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn. 4. a.
