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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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Sharp may refer to:A pointed or edged item; this meaning is often used in the context of the disposal of medical equipmentSharp (music), a musical notation signSharp CorporationSharp (crater), a crater on the MoonSharp (set theory)Any of a number of programming languages, including:A Sharp (.NET)C SharpF SharpJ SharpS Sharp (programming language)
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SHARP Cardiology A clinical trial–Subcutaneous Heparin & Angioplasty Restenosis Trial that evaluated effects of high dose unfractionated [more]Sharp - Community and Resources

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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


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n. Sharp, American corporation headquartered in New Jersey, manufacturer of electronic components for home and business use

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