(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
cut the cake with a very sharp knife
keep tools sharp
distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined
the job was a sharp contrast from her past life
the scene was as sharp and clear in his mind as a film
having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response
her sharp eyes missed nothing
his old mind was not so sharp as it once was
(of musical sound) above true or normal pitch
precisely (used after an expression of time)
the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp
in a sudden or abrupt way
turn sharp right at the corner
he was brought up sharp by Helen's voice
above the true or normal pitch of musical sound
he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes
a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch
a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing
a swindler or cheat
raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone
if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note