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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"
a. : inclined to or marked by irritability or anger. a sharp temper. b. : causing intense mental or physical distress. a sharp pain. c. : cutting in language or import. a sharp rebuke.
Sharp definition: having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing. See examples of SHARP used in a sentence.
SHARP definition: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: 2. producing or…. Learn more.
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:
Something with a thin edge or a fine point that can cut is sharp. It's painful when your dog climbs into your lap, poking you with his sharp toenails. A knife and a pointed stick are sharp, since they can pierce or cut, and a piercing pain in your neck is also sharp.
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.
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.
Jul 5, 2015 · 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.
having a very thin or pointed edge that can cut things: a sharp knife. sharp claws / teeth. Fewer examples. Don't cut yourself with that sharp knife. Be careful. The edges of the tin are sharp. It's no good, this knife isn't sharp enough. The crocodile had rows of very sharp teeth.
sharp (of a taste or smell) strong and biting; (of food or drink) having a sharp taste: He prefers a very sharp cheddar cheese. acidic (of a taste) bitter, like the taste of lemons or vinegar; (of food or drink) having an acidic taste.
