Definition of sharp

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Sharp (n.) The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch..

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Peak :: Peak (n.) A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To pierce slightly with a sharp-pointed instrument or substance; to make a puncture in, or to make by puncturing; to drive a fine point into; as, to prick one with a pin, needle, etc.; to prick a card; to prick holes in paper..
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To render more quick or acute in perception; to make more ready or ingenious.
Brightness :: Brightness (n.) Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit.
Peen :: Peen (n.) The sharp-edged end of the head of a mason's hammer.
Pungent :: Pungent (v. t.) Prickly-pointed; hard and sharp.
Bung :: Bung (n.) A sharper or pickpocket.
Bite :: Bite (v.) A sharper; one who cheats.
Snakebird :: Snakebird (n.) Any one of four species of aquatic birds of the genus Anhinga or Plotus. They are allied to the gannets and cormorants, but have very long, slender, flexible necks, and sharp bills..
Chop :: Chop (v. i.) To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument..
Acerose :: Acerose (a.) Needle-shaped, having a sharp, rigid point, as the leaf of the pine..
Piculet :: Piculet (n.) Any species of very small woodpeckers of the genus Picumnus and allied genera. Their tail feathers are not stiff and sharp at the tips, as in ordinary woodpeckers..
Chink :: Chink (v. t.) To cause to make a sharp metallic sound, as coins, small pieces of metal, etc., by bringing them into collision with each other..
Epigram :: Epigram (n.) An effusion of wit; a bright thought tersely and sharply expressed, whether in verse or prose..
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Accomplishing, or able to accomplish, results quickly; active; sharp; clever..
Scrape :: Scrape (v. t.) To rub over the surface of (something) with a sharp or rough instrument; to rub over with something that roughens by removing portions of the surface; to grate harshly over; to abrade; to make even, or bring to a required condition or form, by moving the sharp edge of an instrument breadthwise over the surface with pressure, cutting away excesses and superfluous parts; to make smooth or clean; as, to scrape a bone with a knife; to scrape a metal plate to an even surface..
Thornbill :: Thornbill (n.) Any one of several species of small, brilliantly colored American birds of the genus Rhamphomicron. They have a long, slender, sharp bill, and feed upon honey, insects, and the juice of the sugar cane..
Spineted :: Spine-tailed (a.) Having the tail quills ending in sharp, naked tips..
Ganch :: Ganch (n.) To drop from a high place upon sharp stakes or hooks, as the Turks dropped malefactors, by way of punishment..
Clipper :: Clipper (n.) A vessel with a sharp bow, built and rigged for fast sailing..
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