Definitions for "Sharp"
High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.
Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C#), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than 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.
Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.
Lots of acid and/or tannin.
unpleasantly bitter.
Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
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.
Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.
Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer.
(adj) neat, smart, tricky. Ex. "That hat is as sharp as a tack".
sophisticated or professional sports bettor [Go to source
A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.
Any object used or encountered that can be reasonably anticipated to penetrate the skin or any other part of the body, resulting in an exposure incident. Sharps include, but are not limited to, needle devices, scalpels, lancets, broken glass and capillary tubes, exposed ends of dental wires and knives, drills and burs.
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
Describes an image or part of an image that shows crisp, precise texture and detail. The opposite of blurred or soft.
Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
The point in an image at which fine detail and textures are clear and well defined.
Sharp is a lunar impact crater located to the west of the Sinus Iridum bay of the Mare Imbrium, beyond the Montes Jura range. To the southwest is the Mairan crater. Due to its location, the Sharp crater appears oblong because of foreshortening.
(Cardsharp) - A cheater.
See Strident and Tight.
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.
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
A bold, aggressive move or position. A sharp player is one who enjoys dynamic, explosive situations.
Bold, aggressive moves or positions. A sharp player is a player who revels in dynamic, tactical situations.
this term should be limited to acetic vinegary odour. It may include wines that are in the early stage of acetification or simply turning to vinegar.
a well known Aussie fancier and canine health advocate
Keywords:
felicitous, fashionable
fashionable, felicitous.
See Wiseguy.
an augmented sixth
Self Healing Alternate Route Protection. See Redundancy. Offered by local telephone companies over SONET networks; where a ring of fiber optic cable allows traffic to be rerouted in the event of a fiber cable being cut.
Savvy, highly informed; or, used to describe the money bet by sharp players ("a lot of sharp money came in on the Eagles").
Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
A move that boldly attempts to grab the initiative, involving commitment and bridge-burning, that is, "there's no going back now!".
Shedding Shelf/Shelving
a paid, eight-week program for high school students who have demonstrated an aptitude and interest in engineering, science, or technology careers
Wise guy
To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
Characteristic of an image in clear focus.
Where the image or subject is in focus.
a program with two components, Commuting and Residential
Sustainable Hydrocarbons Additional Recovery Programme
Keywords:
expert
An expert.
A sharp tool or weapon.
changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"
very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market"
a great program too
quick and forceful; "a sharp blow"
light and fresh, just like spring air.
Keywords:
middlings
Same as Middlings, 1.
A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
Keywords:
female
female
To sharpen.