Definition of sharp

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Sharp (v. t.) 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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Piper :: Piper (n.) A common European gurnard (Trigla lyra), having a large head, with prominent nasal projection, and with large, sharp, opercular spines..
Zigzag :: Zigzag (a.) Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course..
Edge :: Edge (v. t.) Sharpness; readiness of fitness to cut; keenness; intenseness of desire.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone..
Slashed :: Slashed (a.) Divided into many narrow parts or segments by sharp incisions; laciniate.
Cute :: Cute (a.) Clever; sharp; shrewd; ingenious; cunning.
Nettle :: Nettle (n.) A plant of the genus Urtica, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a stinging sensation. Urtica gracitis is common in the Northern, and U. chamaedryoides in the Southern, United States. the common European species, U. urens and U. dioica, are also found in the Eastern united States. U. pilulifera is the Roman nettle of England..
Sharped :: Sharped (imp. & p. p.) of Shar.
Jager :: Jager (n.) A sharpshooter. See Yager.
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) The designation of the key (when not C major, or its relative, A minor) by means of one or more sharps or flats at the beginning of the staff, immediately after the clef, affecting all notes of the same letter throughout the piece or movement. Each minor key has the same signature as its relative major..
Pricky :: Pricky (a.) Stiff and sharp; prickly.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
Chop :: Chop (v. i.) To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument..
Rub :: Rub (n.) A stone, commonly flat, used to sharpen cutting tools; a whetstone; -- called also rubstone..
Gurlet :: Gurlet (n.) A pickax with one sharp point and one cutting edge.
Acuteness :: Acuteness (n.) The quality of being acute or pointed; sharpness; as, the acuteness of an angle..
Sharp :: Sharp (v. t.) To sharpen.
Argus-eyed :: Argus-eyed (a.) Extremely observant; watchful; sharp-sighted.
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) To sound shrill, or like a pipe; to make a sharp, shrill sound; as, a bullet whistles through the air..
Sharpsaw :: Sharpsaw (n.) The great titmouse; -- so called from its harsh call notes.
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