SHARP
noun
Definitions
- 1. A sharp tool or weapon. [Obs.] If butchers had but the manners to go to sharps, gentlemen would be contented with a rubber at cuffs. Collier.
- 2. The character [#] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch.
- 3. A sharp tone or note. Shak.
- 4. A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly. [Prov. Eng.] C. Kingsley.
- 5. A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.
- 6. Same as Middlings, 1.
- 7. An expert. [Slang]
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
SHARP
(adjective)
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. Shak.
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SHARP
(adverb)
1. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply. M. Arnold. The head [of a spear] full sharp yground. Chaucer. You bite so sharp at reasons. Shak....
SHARP
(verb)
1. To sharpen. [Obs.] Spenser.
2. To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the n...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
