Sharp: alternatives and connections

Sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point; pointed; -- opposed to blunt or obtuse; as, an acute angle; an acute leaf.

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Sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point; pointed; -- opposed to blunt or obtuse; as, an acute angle; an acute leaf.

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Adapted to eating flesh.

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Adapted to eating flesh.

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of Cut

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of Cut

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Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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of Edge

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of Edge

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Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

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Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

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Resembling lightning; -- used to describe intense lancinating pains accompanying locomotor ataxy.

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Resembling lightning; -- used to describe intense lancinating pains accompanying locomotor ataxy.

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To hie.

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To hie.

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Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; cutting; hence, sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting.

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Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; cutting; hence, sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting.

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Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.

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Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.

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Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.

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Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.

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of Lanciname

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of Lanciname

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of Penetrate

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of Penetrate

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Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.

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Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.

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Of or pertaining to the act or power of perceiving; having the faculty or power of perceiving; used in perception.

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Of or pertaining to the act or power of perceiving; having the faculty or power of perceiving; used in perception.

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of Pierce

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of Pierce

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of Point

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of Point

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Sulphate of magnesia having cathartic qualities; -- originally prepared by boiling down the mineral waters at Epsom, England, -- whence the name; aft…

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Sulphate of magnesia having cathartic qualities; -- originally prepared by boiling down the mineral waters at Epsom, England, -- whence the name; aft…

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To feel a lively, pungent local pain; -- said of some part of the body as the seat of irritation; as, my finger smarts; these wounds smart.

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To feel a lively, pungent local pain; -- said of some part of the body as the seat of irritation; as, my finger smarts; these wounds smart.

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of Stab

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of Stab

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Bright; glittering; fiery.

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Bright; glittering; fiery.

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Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

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Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

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Not pleasant; not amiable or agreeable; displeasing; offensive.

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Not pleasant; not amiable or agreeable; displeasing; offensive.

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The quality or state of being keen.

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The quality or state of being keen.

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The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness.

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The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness.

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The quality or state of being shrill.

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The quality or state of being shrill.

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The quality or state of being keen.

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The quality or state of being keen.

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The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness.

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The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness.

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of Point

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of Point

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Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.

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To sharpen; to make pungent; to quicken.

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Sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point; pointed; -- opposed to blunt or obtuse; as, an acute angle; an acute leaf.

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In an acute manner; sharply; keenly; with nice discrimination.

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Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.

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Curling in stiff curls or ringlets; as, crisp hair.

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of Discriminate

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Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; cutting; hence, sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting.

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Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.

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of Penetrate

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Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.

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of Pierce

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Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.

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In a sharp manner,; keenly; acutely.

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Inclining to shrew; disposing to curse or scold; hence, vicious; malicious; evil; wicked; mischievous; vexatious; rough; unfair; shrewish.

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Acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound; -- said of a sound, or of that which produces a sound.

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Sharp to the taste; acid; sour; as, a tart apple.

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Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

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Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

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Having an even and horizontal surface, or nearly so, without prominences or depressions; level without inclination; plane.

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Having an even and horizontal surface, or nearly so, without prominences or depressions; level without inclination; plane.

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Fixed or determined by nature; pertaining to the constitution of a thing; belonging to native character; according to nature; essential; characterist…

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Fixed or determined by nature; pertaining to the constitution of a thing; belonging to native character; according to nature; essential; characterist…

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