Definition of sharpen

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Sharpen (a.) To render more quick or acute in perception; to make more ready or ingenious.

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Sharp :: Sharp (v. t.) To sharpen.
Strop :: Strop (v. t.) To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen; as, to strop a razor..
Acuate :: Acuate (a.) Sharpened; sharp-pointed.
Empale :: Empale (v. t.) To put to death by thrusting a sharpened stake through the body.
File :: File (v. t.) To rub, smooth, or cut away, with a file; to sharpen with a file; as, to file a saw or a tooth..
Stonebird :: Stone (n.) To rub, scour, or sharpen with a stone..
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To make more tart or acid; to make sour; as, the rays of the sun sharpen vinegar..
Cutwater :: Cutwater (n.) A starling or other structure attached to the pier of a bridge, with an angle or edge directed up stream, in order better to resist the action of water, ice, etc.; the sharpened upper end of the pier itself..
Broach :: Broach (n.) An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers..
Point :: Point (n.) To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end; as, to point a dart, or a pencil. Used also figuratively; as, to point a moral..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of sharpening.
Rifle :: Rifle (n.) A strip of wood covered with emery or a similar material, used for sharpening scythes..
Picket :: Picket (n.) A stake sharpened or pointed, especially one used in fortification and encampments, to mark bounds and angles; or one used for tethering horses..
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To make biting, sarcastic, or severe..
Spiculate :: Spiculate (v. t.) To sharpen to a point.
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To make more eager; as, to sharpen men's desires..
Grit :: Grit (n.) Structure, as adapted to grind or sharpen; as, a hone of good grit..
Sharpening :: Sharpening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sharpe.
Pickedness :: Pickedness (n.) The state of being sharpened; pointedness.
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To render more quick or acute in perception; to make more ready or ingenious.
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