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- n a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- n a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
- s (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
a sharp photographic image
the sharp crack of a twig - s ending in a sharp point
- s having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang - s marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
- s harsh
sharp criticism
a sharp-worded exchange - s having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
- s extremely steep
a sharp drop - a keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
a sharp pain
sharp winds - a having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
a sharp knife
a pencil with a sharp point - a (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
C sharp - s very sudden and in great amount or degree
a sharp drop in the stock market - s quick and forceful
a sharp blow - r changing suddenly in direction and degree
the road twists sharply after the light
turn sharp left here
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