sharp
n. something sharp; sewing needle; sharper; swindler, cheater; professional gambler; musical tone half a step higher than a given note; mark indicating such a tone v. sing or play above the proper key, sing or play out of tune (Music) adj. having a thin edge intended for cutting, not blunt; pointed; sudden; having a strong pungent taste or smell; shrill, high-pitched; caustic, biting; clear; smart; pitched half a step higher (Music) adv. in a sharp manner; suddenly; quickly; precisely; higher than the correct pitch (Music) Sharp n. Sharp Corporation, Japanese company (founded in Japan by Tokuji Hayakawa in 1912) with businesses and offices worldwide, manufacturer of electronic components for home and business use | ||||
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| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Sharp
(adv.)
Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.
(adv.)
To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
(n.)
A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
(n.)
A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.
(n.)
A sharp tone or note.
(n.)
A sharp tool or weapon.
(n.)
An expert.
(n.)
Same as Middlings, 1.
(n.)
The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch.
(superl.)
Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
(superl.)
Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
(superl.)
Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.
(superl.)
Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.
(superl.)
Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
(superl.)
Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
(superl.)
High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.
(superl.)
Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer.
(superl.)
Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment.
(superl.)
Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C.
(superl.)
So high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. Opposed in all these senses to flat.
(superl.)
Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
(superl.)
Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
(superl.)
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
(superl.)
Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.
(v. i.)
To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
(v. i.)
To sing above the proper pitch.
(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.
(v. t.)
To sharpen.
(adv.)
Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.
(adv.)
To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
(n.)
A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
(n.)
A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.
(n.)
A sharp tone or note.
(n.)
A sharp tool or weapon.
(n.)
An expert.
(n.)
Same as Middlings, 1.
(n.)
The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch.
(superl.)
Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
(superl.)
Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
(superl.)
Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.
(superl.)
Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.
(superl.)
Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
(superl.)
Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
(superl.)
High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.
(superl.)
Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer.
(superl.)
Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment.
(superl.)
Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C.
(superl.)
So high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. Opposed in all these senses to flat.
(superl.)
Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
(superl.)
Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
(superl.)
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
(superl.)
Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.
(v. i.)
To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
(v. i.)
To sing above the proper pitch.
(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.
(v. t.)
To sharpen.
| WordNet 2.0 |
sharp
Noun
1. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
(hypernym) musical notation
(hyponym) double sharp
2. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
(hypernym) sewing needle
Adjective
1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
(synonym) crisp
(similar) distinct
2. ending in a sharp point
(synonym) acuate, acute, needlelike
(similar) pointed
3. 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"
(synonym) acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing
(similar) perceptive
4. 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"
(synonym) astute, shrewd
(similar) smart
5. harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
(synonym) sharp-worded, tart
(similar) unpleasant
6. high-pitched and sharp; "piercing screams"; "a shrill whistle"
(synonym) piercing, shrill
(similar) high, high-pitched
7. extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
(synonym) abrupt, precipitous
(similar) steep
8. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
(antonym) dull
(similar) acute, intense
9. very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; "an incisive mind"; "a keen intelligence"; "of sharp and active intellect"
(synonym) incisive, keen
(similar) intelligent
10. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
(antonym) dull
(similar) carnassial
(see-also) pointed
(attribute) sharpness, keenness
11. sour or bitter in taste
(synonym) acerb, acerbic, astringent
(similar) sour
12. raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp"
(antonym) flat
(classification) music
13. very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market"
(similar) sudden
14. quick and forceful; "a sharp blow"
(similar) forceful
Adverb
1. changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"
(synonym) sharply
Noun
1. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
(hypernym) musical notation
(hyponym) double sharp
2. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
(hypernym) sewing needle
Adjective
1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
(synonym) crisp
(similar) distinct
2. ending in a sharp point
(synonym) acuate, acute, needlelike
(similar) pointed
3. 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"
(synonym) acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing
(similar) perceptive
4. 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"
(synonym) astute, shrewd
(similar) smart
5. harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
(synonym) sharp-worded, tart
(similar) unpleasant
6. high-pitched and sharp; "piercing screams"; "a shrill whistle"
(synonym) piercing, shrill
(similar) high, high-pitched
7. extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
(synonym) abrupt, precipitous
(similar) steep
8. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
(antonym) dull
(similar) acute, intense
9. very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; "an incisive mind"; "a keen intelligence"; "of sharp and active intellect"
(synonym) incisive, keen
(similar) intelligent
10. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
(antonym) dull
(similar) carnassial
(see-also) pointed
(attribute) sharpness, keenness
11. sour or bitter in taste
(synonym) acerb, acerbic, astringent
(similar) sour
12. raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp"
(antonym) flat
(classification) music
13. very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market"
(similar) sudden
14. quick and forceful; "a sharp blow"
(similar) forceful
Adverb
1. changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"
(synonym) sharply
| ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION |
sharp(1)
intelligent, quick to learn Geoff is a sharp kid. He's doing calculus at the age of twelve.
intelligent, quick to learn Geoff is a sharp kid. He's doing calculus at the age of twelve.
sharp(2)
sarcastic, abrupt Even when Anne was tired, she never gave you a sharp reply.
sharp(3)
at a specific time, on the dot The preacher began the service on time - at 11 a.m. sharp.
| Australian Slang |
Sharp
1. cunning and clever; shrewd and crafty; knowledgeable of devious ruses and underhand activities; fly: “sharp lad”; 2. stylishly smart: “sharp dresser”; 3. swindler, con artist, etc.; 4. card sharp
1. cunning and clever; shrewd and crafty; knowledgeable of devious ruses and underhand activities; fly: “sharp lad”; 2. stylishly smart: “sharp dresser”; 3. swindler, con artist, etc.; 4. card sharp
Bra sharp
brush up
Card sharp
one who swindles people by playing cards [originally US slang (late-19th C.)]
Sharp as a beachball
not very bright and quick
| English Idioms WM 1.3a |
sharp
intelligent, quick to learn; sarcastic, abrupt; at a specific time, on the dot
Geoff is a sharp kid. He's doing calculus at the age of twelve.
Even when Anne was tired, she never gave you a sharp reply.
The preacher began the service on time - at 11 a.m. sharp.
intelligent, quick to learn; sarcastic, abrupt; at a specific time, on the dot
Geoff is a sharp kid. He's doing calculus at the age of twelve.
Even when Anne was tired, she never gave you a sharp reply.
The preacher began the service on time - at 11 a.m. sharp.
| Anagram |
sharp
harps
harps
| Lexicon of Thieves' Cant |
Captain Sharp
a person in a fixed game of chance whose job is to bully those who refuse to pay their debts
a person in a fixed game of chance whose job is to bully those who refuse to pay their debts
| hEnglish - advanced version |
sharp
sharp
\sharp\ (?), a. [compar. sharper (?); superl. sharpest.] [oe. sharp, scharp, scarp, as. scearp; akin to os. skarp, lg. scharp, d. scherp, g. scharf, dan. & sw. skarp, icel. skarpr. cf. escarp, scrape, scorpion.]
1. having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen. he dies upon my scimeter's sharp point.
2. terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
3. affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
4. (mus.) (a) high in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone. (b) raised a semitone in pitch; as, c sharp (c♯), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than c. (c) so high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. opposed in all these senses to flat.
5. very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air. sharp misery had worn him to the bones. the morning sharp and clear. in sharpest perils faithful proved.
6. cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke. "that sharp look." to that place the sharp athenian law can not pursue us. be thy words severe, sharp as merits but the sword forbear.
7. of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment. nothing makes men sharper than want. many other things belong to the material world, wherein the sharpest philosophers have never ye&?; arrived at clear and distinct ideas. watts.
8. eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.
9. fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous. "in sharp contest of battle." a sharp assault already is begun.
10. keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer. the necessity of being so sharp and exacting.
11. composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
12. steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
13. (phonetics) uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
note: sharp is often used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, sharp-cornered, sharp-edged, sharp-pointed, sharp-tasted, sharp-visaged, etc.
sharp
practice, the getting of an advantage, or the attempt to do so, by a tricky expedient.
sharp
\sharp\ (?), a. [compar. sharper (?); superl. sharpest.] [oe. sharp, scharp, scarp, as. scearp; akin to os. skarp, lg. scharp, d. scherp, g. scharf, dan. & sw. skarp, icel. skarpr. cf. escarp, scrape, scorpion.]
1. having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen. he dies upon my scimeter's sharp point.
2. terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
3. affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
4. (mus.) (a) high in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone. (b) raised a semitone in pitch; as, c sharp (c♯), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than c. (c) so high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. opposed in all these senses to flat.
5. very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air. sharp misery had worn him to the bones. the morning sharp and clear. in sharpest perils faithful proved.
6. cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke. "that sharp look." to that place the sharp athenian law can not pursue us. be thy words severe, sharp as merits but the sword forbear.
7. of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment. nothing makes men sharper than want. many other things belong to the material world, wherein the sharpest philosophers have never ye&?; arrived at clear and distinct ideas. watts.
8. eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.
9. fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous. "in sharp contest of battle." a sharp assault already is begun.
10. keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer. the necessity of being so sharp and exacting.
11. composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
12. steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
13. (phonetics) uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
note: sharp is often used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, sharp-cornered, sharp-edged, sharp-pointed, sharp-tasted, sharp-visaged, etc.
sharp
practice, the getting of an advantage, or the attempt to do so, by a tricky expedient.
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
sharp
adj., géar
adj., géar
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Aflym
Aflym = a. blunt; not sharp
Aflym = a. blunt; not sharp
Chwerw
Chwerw = a. bitter; sharp; severe
Chweu
Chweu = v. to grow sharp
Chwiglen
Chwiglen = n. a sharp stone
Chwigws
Chwigws = n. whey drink, a. sour, tart, sharp
Chwysoglen
Chwysoglen = n. the sharp dock
Crasdant
Crasdant = n. a sharp note
Crimmell
Crimmell = n. a sharp ridge
Crimp
Crimp = n. a sharp ridge
Ecrwr
Ecrwr = n. a sharp dealing person, an extortioner
Egyr
Egyr = a. sharp, tart, eager
Esyth
Esyth = n. sharp sticks, waggets
Ffroenllym
Ffroenllym = a. sharp of scent
Gorllym
Gorllym = a. extremely sharp
Gort
Gort = n. a sharp spring
Grae
Grae = n. what is asperate, sharp, or rough
Hers
Hers = n. a sharp push; a flout
Idd
Idd = n. that is sharp, prep. to, towards; for; into
Irai
Irai = n. a sharp point; a goad
Llem
Llem = a. sharp, pungent
Llemwst
Llemwst = n. sharp perception
Llerf
Llerf = a subtile; sharp, acerb
Llymin
Llymin = a. of sharp quality
Llymus
Llymus = a. of sharp quality
Pres
Pres = n. what is quick, sharp, or smart; haste; brushwood; fuel; anything streweed; a crib; a place of resort; brass: a. quick, hasty; sharp, over-running, frequent; present
Pwff
Pwff = n. a puff, a sharp blast
Sionc
Sionc = a. brisk, nimble, sharp
Sharp Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Guitar Glossary |
Sharp
A excessively trebly or edgy sound, with too many high frequencies. It can also be used positively to describe a tight sound with good low-frequency transient response and detail.
A excessively trebly or edgy sound, with too many high frequencies. It can also be used positively to describe a tight sound with good low-frequency transient response and detail.
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Sharp (edge)
nas-, nasik
nas-, nasik
| Basic Music Glossary |
| Jazz Glossary |
sharp
fashionable, felicitous.
fashionable, felicitous.
| Wagering/Betting Terms Glossary |
SHARP
Wise guy
Wise guy
| gambling |
Sharp
- Wise guy
- Wise guy
| English - Klingon |
be sharp
v. jej
v. jej
Sharp Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hill Associates Acronym List |
SHARP
Self-Healing Alternate Route Protection
Self-Healing Alternate Route Protection
| U.F.O. Related Terminology and Acronyms |
SHARP
Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program (NASA)
Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program (NASA)
Sharp Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
Sharp, Granville
(1735-1813) associated with Claphan sect; helped found Sierra Leone; led to emancipation of slaves in England. Also known for Greek rule names after him.
(1735-1813) associated with Claphan sect; helped found Sierra Leone; led to emancipation of slaves in England. Also known for Greek rule names after him.
Sharp, James
(1613-1679) Church of Scotland archbishop of St. Andrew's; betrayed the Covenanters
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
sharp
silex silicis (med. cilicis), acidus, acer
silex silicis (med. cilicis), acidus, acer
| Phobia |
Aichmophobia
Fear of pointed objects like Knives
Fear of pointed objects like Knives
Sharp Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Chess Terms |
Sharp
Bold, aggressive moves or positions. A sharp player is a player who revels in dynamic, tactical situations.
Bold, aggressive moves or positions. A sharp player is a player who revels in dynamic, tactical situations.
Sharp Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Hadid
rejoicing; sharp
rejoicing; sharp
Haruphite
slender; sharp
Tyre
Tyrus, strength; rock; sharp
Sharp Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
SHAR
SHARP HOLDING CORP
Exchange: OTCBB
Not Available
SHARP HOLDING CORP
Exchange: OTCBB
Not Available
Sharp Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Sharp
Sharp may refer to:
- A pointed or edged item; this meaning is often used in the context of the disposal of medical equipment
- Sharp (music), a musical notation sign
- Sharp Corporation
- Sharp (crater), a crater on the Moon
- Sharp (set theory)
- Any of a number of programming languages, including:
- A Sharp (.NET)
- C Sharp
- F Sharp
- J Sharp
- S Sharp (programming language)
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