Hyphenation of sharp

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sharp

Definitions of sharp:

1.
A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
2.
A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
3.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
A sharp photographic image The sharp crack of a twig The crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
4.
Ending in a sharp point
5.
Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
An acute observer of politics and politicians Incisive comments Icy knifelike reasoning As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang Penetrating insight Frequent penetrative observations
6.
Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
A smart businessman An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease He was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
7.
Harsh
Sharp criticism A sharp-worded exchange A tart remark
8.
Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
A shrill whistle A shrill gaiety
9.
Extremely steep
An abrupt canyon The precipitous rapids of the upper river The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings A sharp drop
10.
Keenly and painfully felt
As if caused by a sharp edge or point A sharp pain Sharp winds
11.
Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point
Suitable for cutting or piercing A sharp knife A pencil with a sharp point
12.
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
C sharp
13.
Very sudden and in great amount or degree
A sharp drop in the stock market
14.
Quick and forceful
A sharp blow
15.
Changing suddenly in direction and degree
The road twists sharply after the light Turn sharp left here The visor was acutely peaked Her shoes had acutely pointed toes

Synonyms of sharp:

adj crisp, distinct
adj acuate, acute, needlelike, pointed
adj acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, perceptive
adj astute, shrewd, smart
adj sharp-worded, tart, unpleasant
adj piercing, shrill, high, high-pitched
adj abrupt, precipitous, steep
adj sharp, acute, intense, cutting, keen, knifelike, piercing, stabbing, lancinate, lancinating, fulgurating, scratching, salt
adj incisive, keen, intelligent
adj sharp, carnassial, cutting, edged, incisive, piercing, keen, knifelike, penetrative, penetrating, sharpened, razor-sharp, pointed
adj acerb, acerbic, astringent, sour
adj sharp
adj sudden
adj forceful
nounmusical notation
nounsewing needle
adv sharply

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