Definition of sharp

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Sharp (n.) A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.

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Tenaculum :: Tenaculum (n.) An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like..
Fleam :: Fleam (n.) A sharp instrument used for opening veins, lancing gums, etc.; a kind of lancet..
Strappadoes :: Strap (v. t.) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor..
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..
Sprang :: Sprigtail (n.) The sharp-tailed grouse.
Dory :: Dory (n.) A small, strong, flat-bottomed rowboat, with sharp prow and flaring sides..
Acumination :: Acumination (n.) A sharpening; termination in a sharp point; a tapering point.
Brightness :: Brightness (n.) Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C..
Rook :: Rook (n.) A trickish, rapacious fellow; a cheat; a sharper..
Sting :: Sting (v. t.) Any sharp organ of offense and defense, especially when connected with a poison gland, and adapted to inflict a wound by piercing; as the caudal sting of a scorpion. The sting of a bee or wasp is a modified ovipositor. The caudal sting, or spine, of a sting ray is a modified dorsal fin ray. The term is sometimes applied to the fang of a serpent. See Illust. of Scorpion..
Scriber :: Scriber (n.) A sharp-pointed tool, used by joiners for drawing lines on stuff; a marking awl..
Spiky :: Spiky (a.) Having a sharp point, or sharp points; furnished or armed with spikes..
Tinkle :: Tinkle (n.) A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal..
Cracker :: Cracker (n.) A small firework, consisting of a little powder inclosed in a thick paper cylinder with a fuse, and exploding with a sharp noise; -- often called firecracker..
Peen :: Peen (n.) The sharp-edged end of the head of a mason's hammer.
Faint :: Faint (superl.) Lacking distinctness; hardly perceptible; striking the senses feebly; not bright, or loud, or sharp, or forcible; weak; as, a faint color, or sound..
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Accomplishing, or able to accomplish, results quickly; active; sharp; clever..
Cackle :: Cackle (v. i.) To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does..
Surd :: Surd (a.) Uttered, as an element of speech, without tone, or proper vocal sound; voiceless; unintonated; nonvocal; atonic; whispered; aspirated; sharp; hard, as f, p, s, etc.; -- opposed to sonant. See Guide to Pronunciation, //169, 179, 180..
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