Japanese Meaning of sharp

鋭い

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Definitions and Meaning of sharp in English

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sharp (n)

a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

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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

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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

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sharp (r)

changing suddenly in direction and degree

Webster

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.

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sharp (adv.)

To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.

Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.

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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.

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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.

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sharp (v. i.)

To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.

To sing above the proper pitch.

FAQs About the word sharp

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