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Noun
Definition: a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
Definition: a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
Definition: The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.
Definition: Acronym of skinhead against racial prejudice.
Verb
Definition: To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
Adjective
Definition: (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
Definition: 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"
Definition: 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"
Definition: harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
Definition: having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
Definition: extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
Definition: keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
Definition: having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
Definition: (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp"
Definition: very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market"
Definition: quick and forceful; "a sharp blow"
Definition: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.