Australian English Meaning of sharp
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Definitions and Meaning of sharp in English
sharp (n)
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
sharp (s)
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
ending in a sharp point
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
harsh
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
extremely steep
very sudden and in great amount or degree
quick and forceful
sharp (a)
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
sharp (r)
changing suddenly in direction and degree
sharp (superl.)
Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.
Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C.
So high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. Opposed in all these senses to flat.
Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.
Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.
Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment.
Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.
Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer.
Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
sharp (adv.)
To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.
sharp (n.)
A sharp tool or weapon.
The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch.
A sharp tone or note.
A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.
Same as Middlings, 1.
An expert.
sharp (v. t.)
To sharpen.
To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the natural tone.
sharp (v. i.)
To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
To sing above the proper pitch.
FAQs About the word sharp
sharp
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named, a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point, (of something seen or heard) clearly defin
Cutting,sharpened,sharp,edgy,ground,honed,jagged,keen,incisive,clawed
blunt,dull,rounded,smooth,soft,blunted,dulled,flat,level,obtuse
sharock => Sharok, sharksucker => Sharksucker, sharkskin => Sharkskin, shark-liver oil => Shark liver oil, sharking => sharking,
