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Definition of harp

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Harp (v. t.) To play on, as a harp; to play (a tune) on the harp; to develop or give expression to by skill and art; to sound forth as from a harp; to hit upon..

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Pop :: Pop (n.) A small, sharp, quick explosive sound or report; as, to go off with a pop..

Exacuate :: Exacuate (v. t.) To whet or sharpen.

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Grave :: Grave (superl.) Not acute or sharp; low; deep; -- said of sound; as, a grave note or key..

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Snag :: Snag (n.) A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch; a knot; a protuberance..

Toccata :: Toccata (n.) An old form of piece for the organ or harpsichord, somewhat in the free and brilliant style of the prelude, fantasia, or capriccio..

Harpagon :: Harpagon (n.) A grappling iron.

Cuspis :: Cuspis (n.) A point; a sharp end.

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