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sharp

(shärp)
adj. sharp·er, sharp·est
1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.
2.
a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image.
b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose.
c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior.
3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn.
4.
a. Intellectually penetrating; astute: was sharp in his analysis of the problem.
b. Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception: sharp hearing.
5. Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings: sharp selling practices.
6. Vigilant; alert: kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.
7.
a. Briskly or keenly cold and cutting: a sharp wind.
b. Harsh or biting in tone or character: sharp criticism.
8. Fierce or impetuous; violent: a sharp temper; a sharp assault.
9. Intense; severe: a sharp pain.
10.
a. Sudden and shrill: a sharp whistle.
b. Sudden and brilliant or dazzling: a sharp flash of lightning.
11. Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp pungent odor; a sharp cheese.
12. Composed of hard angular particles: sharp sand.
13. Music
a. Raised in pitch by a semitone.
b. Being above the proper pitch.
c. Having the key signature in sharps.
14. Informal Attractive or stylish: a sharp jacket.
adv.
1. In a sharp manner: hit me sharp on the brow.
2. Punctually; exactly: at three o'clock sharp.
3. Music Above the true or proper pitch.
n.
1. Music
a. A sign (#) used to indicate that a note is to be raised by a semitone.
b. A note that is raised a semitone.
2.
a. A slender sewing needle with a very fine point.
b. A hypodermic needle: a canister for disposing of used sharps.
3. Informal
a. An expert.
b. A shrewd cheater; a sharper.
v. sharped, sharp·ing, sharps Music
v.tr.
To raise in pitch by a semitone.
v.intr.
To play or sing above the proper pitch.
[Middle English, from Old English scearp; see sker- in Indo-European roots.]
sharp′ly adv.
sharp′ness n.
Synonyms: sharp, keen1, acute
These adjectives all apply literally to fine edges, points, or tips. Figuratively they indicate mental alertness and clarity of comprehension. Sharp suggests quickness and astuteness: "a young man of sharp and active intellect" (John Henry Newman).
Keen implies clear-headedness and acuity: a journalist with a keen mind and quick wits.
Acute suggests penetrating perception or discernment: an acute observer of national politics. See Also Synonyms at fashionable.
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sharp

(ʃɑːp)
adj
1. having a keen edge suitable for cutting
2. having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt
3. involving a sudden change, esp in direction: a sharp bend.
4. moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etc: sharp reflexes.
5. clearly defined
6. mentally acute; clever; astute
7. sly or artful; clever in an underhand way: sharp practice.
8. bitter or harsh: sharp words.
9. shrill or penetrating: a sharp cry.
10. having an acrid taste
11. keen; biting: a sharp wind; sharp pain.
12. (Music, other) music
a. (immediately postpositive) denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone: B sharp.
b. (of an instrument, voice, etc) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch. Compare flat 123
13. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics a less common word for fortis
14. informal
a. stylish
b. too smart
15. at the sharp end involved in the area of any activity where there is most difficulty, competition, danger, etc
adv
16. in a sharp manner
17. exactly: six o'clock sharp.
18. (Music, other) music
a. higher than a standard pitch
b. out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch: she sings sharp. Compare flat 129
n
19. (Music, other) music
a. an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone. Usual symbol: ♯
b. a note affected by this accidental. Compare flat 135
20. (Knitting & Sewing) a thin needle with a sharp point
21. informal a sharper
22. (Medicine) (usually plural) any medical instrument with sharp point or edge, esp a hypodermic needle
vb
(Music, other) (tr) music US and Canadian to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitone. Usual equivalent in Britain and certain other countries): sharpen
interj
slang South African an exclamation of full agreement or approval
[Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs]
ˈsharply adv
ˈsharpness n

Sharp

(ʃɑːp)
n
(Biography) Cecil (James). 1859–1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs
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sharp

(ʃɑrp)

adj. sharp•er, sharp•est,
v.
adv., n. adj.
1. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
2. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: sharp corners.
3. involving an abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road.
4. clearly defined; distinct: a sharp contrast.
5. pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese.
6. piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry.
7. keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind.
8. felt acutely; intense: sharp pain.
9. merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words.
10. alert or vigilant: a sharp watch.
11. mentally acute: a sharp lad.
12. extremely sensitive; keen.
13. shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer.
14. shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice.
15. Music.
a. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp.
b. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat).
16. Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser.
v.t.
17. Music. to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step.
v.i.
18. Music. to sound above the true pitch.
adv.
19. keenly or acutely.
20. abruptly or suddenly.
21. punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp.
22. Music. above the true pitch.
n.
23. Usu., sharps. a medium-length, all-purpose sewing needle with a sharp point.
24. sharper.
25. Informal. an expert.
26. Music.
a. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone.
b. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.
[before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp, c. Old Frisian, Old Saxon skarp, Old High German skar(p)f, Old Norse skarpr]
sharp′ly, adv.
sharp′ness, n.
syn: sharp, keen, intelligent, quick may all be applied to mental qualities and abilities. sharp means mentally alert or acute; it implies a clever and astute quality: a sharp mind. keen suggests an incisive, observant, or penetrating nature: a keen observer. intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand: an intelligent reader. quick suggests lively and rapid comprehension, prompt response to instruction, and the like: quick at figures.
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sharp


Past participle: sharped
Gerund: sharping

Imperative
sharp
sharp
Present
I sharp
you sharp
he/she/it sharps
we sharp
you sharp
they sharp
Preterite
I sharped
you sharped
he/she/it sharped
we sharped
you sharped
they sharped
Present Continuous
I am sharping
you are sharping
he/she/it is sharping
we are sharping
you are sharping
they are sharping
Present Perfect
I have sharped
you have sharped
he/she/it has sharped
we have sharped
you have sharped
they have sharped
Past Continuous
I was sharping
you were sharping
he/she/it was sharping
we were sharping
you were sharping
they were sharping
Past Perfect
I had sharped
you had sharped
he/she/it had sharped
we had sharped
you had sharped
they had sharped
Future
I will sharp
you will sharp
he/she/it will sharp
we will sharp
you will sharp
they will sharp
Future Perfect
I will have sharped
you will have sharped
he/she/it will have sharped
we will have sharped
you will have sharped
they will have sharped
Future Continuous
I will be sharping
you will be sharping
he/she/it will be sharping
we will be sharping
you will be sharping
they will be sharping
Present Perfect Continuous
I have been sharping
you have been sharping
he/she/it has been sharping
we have been sharping
you have been sharping
they have been sharping
Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been sharping
you will have been sharping
he/she/it will have been sharping
we will have been sharping
you will have been sharping
they will have been sharping
Past Perfect Continuous
I had been sharping
you had been sharping
he/she/it had been sharping
we had been sharping
you had been sharping
they had been sharping
Conditional
I would sharp
you would sharp
he/she/it would sharp
we would sharp
you would sharp
they would sharp
Past Conditional
I would have sharped
you would have sharped
he/she/it would have sharped
we would have sharped
you would have sharped
they would have sharped
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. [画像:sharp - a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named]sharp - a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
musical notation - (music) notation used by musicians
double sharp - a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones
2. sharp - a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
sewing needle - a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth
Adj. 1. sharp - (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints"
2. sharp - ending in a sharp pointsharp - ending in a sharp point
pointed - having a point
3. [画像:sharp - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions]sharp - 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"
perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation"
4. [画像:sharp - marked by practical hardheaded intelligence]sharp - 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"
smart - showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
5. sharp - harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
unpleasant - disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ; "an unpleasant personality"; "unpleasant repercussions"; "unpleasant odors"
6. sharp - having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
high-pitched, high - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
7. [画像:sharp - extremely steep]sharp - extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
steep - having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"
8. sharp - keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
dull - not keenly felt; "a dull throbbing"; "dull pain"
9. sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
pointed - having a point
dull - not having a sharp edge or point; "the knife was too dull to be of any use"
10. sharp - (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp"
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
flat - (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "B flat"
natural - (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone; "a natural scale"; "B natural"
11. sharp - very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market"
sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure"
12. sharp - quick and forceful; "a sharp blow"
forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace"
Adv. 1. sharp - changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
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sharp

adjective
1. keen, cutting, sharpened, honed, jagged, whetted, knife-edged, razor-sharp, serrated, knifelike Using a sharp knife, cut away the pith and peel from both fruits.
keen dull, blunt, rounded, edgeless, unsharpened
2. pointed, tapering, tapered, spiky, pointy sharp-toed cowboy boots
3. quick-witted, clever, astute, acute, knowing, ready, quick, bright, alert, subtle, penetrating, apt, discerning, on the ball (informal), perceptive, observant, long-headed He is very sharp and swift with repartee.
quick-witted slow, stupid, dim, dumb (informal), slow on the uptake, dull-witted
5. sudden, marked, abrupt, extreme, distinct There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation.
sudden gentle, moderate, progressive, gradual, even
6. clear, distinct, clear-cut, well-defined, crisp All the footmarks are quite sharp and clear.
clear blurred, unclear, fuzzy, ill-defined, indistinct
7. sour, strong, tart, pungent, hot, burning, acid, bitter, tangy, acidic, acerbic, acrid, piquant, acetic, vinegary, acerb a colourless, almost odourless liquid with a sharp, sweetish taste
sour mild, bland, tasteless
8. cold, biting, keen, bitter, intense, raw, chill, harsh, piercing, penetrating, icy, brisk, chilly, glacial The wind was not as sharp and cruel as it had been.
9. (Informal) stylish, smart, fashionable, trendy (informal), chic, classy (slang), snappy, natty (informal), dressy Now politics is all about the right haircut and a sharp suit.
11. steep, sheer, vertical, abrupt, precipitous There could be a sharp drop at the entrance to the cave.
adverb
1. promptly, precisely, exactly, on time, on the dot, punctually She planned to unlock the store at 8.00 sharp.
promptly roughly, more or less, approximately, vaguely, round about
2. suddenly, unexpectedly, abruptly, without warning Events mid-month should pull you up sharp.
suddenly slowly, gradually, gently, bit by bit
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sharp

adjective
1. Having a fine edge, as for cutting:
3. Clearly defined; not ambiguous:
4. Mentally quick and original:
5. Possessing or displaying perceptions of great accuracy and sensitivity:
6. Deceitfully clever:
8. Marked by severity or intensity:
9. Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation:
Archaic: poignant.
10. Informal. Being or in accordance with the current fashion:
Informal: classy, in, snappy, swish, tony, trendy.
Slang: with-it.
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Translations
بالضَّبْط، تماماًبِنَغمَةٍ حادَّهحادّ حادُّ النَّغَمَهعلامة لِتُشير الى إرتفاع النَّغَمَه
ostrýpřesněpříliš vysokopříliš vysokýpřísný
skarpspidsstærkstrengbrat
terävätyylikäshuijaripistäväristi
oštar
élesélesenemelésfél hanggal felemelthamisan
beitturhækkaîur tónnharîurkrappurkross, hækkunarmerki
激しい鋭い
날카로운
aštraus protodiezasdrožtukaslygiaipaaukštintas pustoniu
assatzīmēts ar diēzubargsdiēzsgriezīgs
scherp scherpestekendsterk straf
o poltón zvýšenýpríliš vysoký
bisterbistroumenkiselkoničastmočan
vasskorsförteckenskarpstark
แหลมคมฉับพลัน
rõ rệtsắc

sharp

[ʃɑːp]
A. ADJ (sharper (compar) (sharpest (superl)))
1. (= not blunt) [edge] → afilado ; [needle] → puntiagudo
to have a sharp point → ser muy puntiagudo
the stick ended in a sharp point → el palo acababa en una punta afilada
to be at the sharp end → estar en primera línea de fuego
they are living at the sharp end of the recession → son los que se llevan la peor parte de la recesión, son los más afectados por la recesión
2. (= abrupt, acute) [bend, angle] → cerrado ; [rise, drop, turn by car] → brusco
he made a sharp turn to the left → giró bruscamente a la izquierda
3. (of person) (= alert) → avispado, perspicaz ; (= unscrupulous) → listo, vivo ; [mind] → agudo, perspicaz
you'll have to be sharper than that → tendrás que espabilarte
he's as sharp as they come → es de lo más listo or vivo
his sharp eyes spotted a free seat → sus ojos de lince vieron un asiento libre
I have to keep a sharp eye on him → con él tengo que estar ojo avizor
sharp practice → artimañas fpl
to be as sharp as a needle → ser más listo que el hambre
4. (= brusque) [retort] → seco, cortante ; [rebuke, tone] → áspero, severo ; [tongue] → afilada, mordaz
to have a sharp tongue → tener la lengua afilada, tener una lengua viperina
to be sharp with sb → ser seco or cortante con algn
5. (= strong) [taste] → ácido ; [smell, cheese] → fuerte
6. (= clear, well-defined) [outline, image] → nítido ; [contrast] → claro, marcado ; [sound] → claro ; [features] → marcado, anguloso
these issues have been brought into sharp focus by the economic crisis → la crisis económica ha situado estos temas en primer plano
7. (= intense) [pain] → agudo ; [cold, wind] → cortante ; [frost] → fuerte
a sharp blow to the head → un fuerte golpe en la cabeza
with a sharp cry she jumped back → soltando un grito agudo retrocedió de un salto
8. (= stylish) [suit] → elegante
he was a sharp dresser → vestía con mucha elegancia
9. (Mus) (= raised a semitone) → sostenido ; (= too high) → demasiado alto
C sharp → do m sostenido
B. ADV
1. (= quickly, abruptly) and be or look sharp about it! → ¡y date prisa!
look sharp! → ¡rápido!, ¡apúrate! (LAm)
to pull up sharp → parar en seco
you turn sharp left at the lights → al llegar al semáforo se tuerce muy cerrado a la izquierda
2. (= precisely) → en punto
at five o'clock sharp → a las cinco en punto
3. (Mus) → demasiado alto
she was singing/playing sharp → cantaba/tocaba demasiado alto
C. N
1. (Mus) → sostenido m
2. (= con artist) → estafador(a) m/f; (= card-sharp) → fullero/a m/f, tramposo/a m/f
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sharp

[ˈʃɑːrp]
adj
(= good for cutting) [razor, knife, edge] → tranchant(e); [scissors, blade] → bien affûté(e), affûté(e)
(= pointed) [pencil, needle, pin] → pointu(e); [point] → aigu(ë); [nose, chin] → pointu(e); [features] → anguleux/euse
(= clearly defined) [outline] → net(te); [image] → net(te); [contrast, distinction] → net(te)
(= abrupt) [turn, bend] → brusque
[rise, fall, decline, increase] → fort(e)
(= intense) [pain, sensation] → vif(vive)
[wind, cold] → vif(vive); [frost] → fort(e)
(= harsh) [reprimand, criticism, tone] → brusque
to be sharp with sb → être brusque avec qn
to have a sharp tongue → avoir la langue bien affilée
(= high-pitched) [cry] → aigu(ë)
(= strong and bitter) [taste, smell] → âcre
(= acute) [hearing] → fin(e); [eyesight] → perçant(e)
(= quick-witted) → vif(vive)
She's very sharp → Elle est très vive.
(= unscrupulous) → malhonnête
(= smart) [suit] → élégant(e)
to be a sharp dresser → bien s'habiller
(MUSIC) (semitone higher) → dièse
C sharp n (= key) → do m dièse ; modif [sonata, trio] → en do dièse
(MUSIC) (= out of tune) [note, voice, singing] → trop haut(e)
The violin sounds a bit sharp → Le violon joue un peu trop haut.
(= quick) look sharp! → dépêche-toi!
n
(MUSIC) → dièse m
adv
(= precisely) → pile
at two o'clock sharp → à deux heures pile
[turn]
Turn sharp left → Tournez immédiatement à gauche.
[sing, play] → trop haut
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sharp

adj (+er)
knife, blade etc → scharf ; needle, point etc → spitz
(= clear-cut, not blurred) outline, photo, contrast → scharf ; to come into sharp focus (fig inf) → aufs Korn genommen werden
(= observant, keen) eyes, wits, glance, mind → scharf ; nose → gut, empfindlich ; observation, remark → scharfsinnig, schlau ; (= intelligent) person → schlau, gewieft (inf), → auf Draht (inf); child → schlau, aufgeweckt ; that was pretty sharp of you → das war ganz schön schlau or clever (inf) → von dir; keep a sharp watch for him/the train → pass gut auf, ob du ihn/den Zug siehst
(= sudden, intense) whistle, cry → durchdringend, schrill ; drop in prices → steil ; frost, contrast → scharf ; shower, desire, pain → heftig ; hunger → nagend (geh), → groß ; after a short, sharp struggle → nach kurzem, heftigem Kampf ; be sharp about it! (inf) → (ein bisschen) dalli! (inf), → zack, zack! (inf)
(= acute) angle → spitz ; bend, turn by car → scharf
(pej: = cunning) person → gerissen, raffiniert, clever (inf); trick etc → raffiniert ; sharp practice → unsaubere Geschäfte pl; that was a pretty sharp move → das war ein raffinierter Schachzug
(= harsh, fierce) tongue, retort, tone of voice → scharf ; person → schroff ; temper → hitzig
(= acidic, pungent) taste → scharf ; apple → sauer ; wine → herb, sauer (pej); (fig: = biting) air → schneidend kalt ; wind → beißend
(Mus) note (= too high) → zu hoch ; (= raised a semitone) → (um einen Halbton) erhöht ; you played F natural instead of F sharp → du hast f statt fis gespielt ; her voice goes sharp on the higher notes → sie singt die höheren Töne zu hoch
(inf: = stylish) person, clothes → toll (inf), → todschick (inf); piece of driving → clever (inf); he’s a sharp dresser → er zieht sich immer todschick an (inf)
adv (+er)
(Mus) → zu hoch
(= punctually) → pünktlich, genau ; at 5 o’clock sharp → Punkt 5 Uhr
look sharp! → dalli! (inf), → zack, zack! (inf); if you don’t look sharp ... → wenn du nicht schnell machst ...; to pull up sharp → plötzlich anhalten ; to turn sharp left → scharf nach links abbiegen
n (Mus) → Kreuz nt

sharp

:
sharp-eyed
adj → scharfsichtig ; to be sharp → scharfe or gute Augen haben; it was sharp of you to see that → du hast ja Augen wie ein Luchs
sharp-featured
adj → mit scharfen (Gesichts)zügen

sharp

:
sharpshooter
n (esp US) → Scharfschütze m, → Scharfschützin f
sharp-sighted
adj = sharp-eyed
sharp-tempered
adj → hitzig
sharp-tongued
adj → scharfzüngig
sharp-witted
adj → scharfsinnig
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sharp

[ʃɑːp]
1. adj (-er (comp) (-est (superl)))
a. (edge, razor, knife) → tagliente, affilato/a; (point) → acuminato/a; (pencil) → appuntito/a; (needle, stone) → aguzzo/a; (angle) → acuto/a; (curve, bend) → stretto/a, a gomito ; (features) → spigoloso/a; (nose, chin) → affilato/a, aguzzo/a
b. (abrupt, change, halt) → brusco/a; (descent) → ripido/a; (rise, fall) → improvviso/a e marcato/a
c. (well-defined, outline) → nitido/a, netto/a; (contrast) → spiccato/a, marcato/a (TV) (picture) → chiaro/a
d. (harsh, smell, taste) → acuto/a, aspro/a; (pain, cry) → acuto/a; (blow) → violento/a; (tone, voice) → secco/a, aspro/a; (wind, frost) → penetrante, pungente ; (rebuke) → aspro/a; (retort, tongue) → tagliente, duro/a; (words) → pungente
to be sharp with sb → rimproverare aspramente qn
e. (acute, eyesight, hearing, sense of smell) → acuto/a, fine ; (mind, intelligence) → acuto/a; (person) → sveglio/a, svelto/a
f. (Mus) C sharp → do diesis
2. adv
a. (Mus) → in diesis
b. at 5 o'clock sharp → alle 5 in punto
turn sharp left → gira tutto a sinistra
look sharp! → sbrigati!, spicciati!
3. n (Mus) → diesis m inv
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sharp

(ʃaːp) adjective
1. having a thin edge that can cut or a point that can pierce. a sharp knife. skerp قاطِع، حاد изострен afiado ostrý scharf skarp; spids κοφτερός, μυτερός afilado, puntiagudo terav تيز terävä aiguisé; pointu חד पैना, तेज, तीक्ष्ण, चोखा oštar, bridak éles tajam beittur aguzzo, affilato 鋭い 날카로운 aštrus ass tajam scherp kvass, skarp; spiss ostry تیره afiado ascuţit; tăios острый ostrý oster oštar skarp, vass แหลมคม keskin 鋒利的,尖的 гострий, гострокінцевий تیز دھاردار sắc, nhọn, bén 锋利的,尖的
2. (of pictures, outlines etc) clear and distinct. the sharp outline of the mountain. skerp, duidelik واضِح وبارِز ясен nítido ostrý deutlich skarp σαφής, ξεκάθαρος definido, nítido, marcado selge(jooneline) واضح selkeä net ברור स्पष्ट jasan, bistar éles jelas skarpur nitido はっきりした 뚜렷한 ryškus ass; izteikts jelas scherp skarp, tydelig ostry واضح nítido clar, dis­tinct чёткий výrazný, zreteľný oster oštar skarp, tydlig ชัดเจน belirgin 輪廓鮮明的 виразний, чіткий ہموار پہلوؤں یا خطوط پر مشتمل rõ ràng, rõ nét 轮廓鲜明的
3. (of changes in direction) sudden and quick. a sharp left turn. skerp فُجائي وَسريع рязък súbito ostrý scharf brat απότομος, γρήγορος brusco, repentino, súbito äkiline سريع و ناگهاني jyrkkä brusque חד अचानक nagao, oštar éles (kanyar) tajam krappur brusco 急な 급격한 staigus straujš tajam scherp brå, skarp ostry په چټكه او ناڅاپه ډول súbito brusc резкий, крутой ostrý, prudký oster oštra skarp, tvär ทันทีทันใด anî 突然快速的 крутий, різкий اچانک موڑ thình lình, đột ngột 急转的
4. (of pain etc) keen, acute or intense. He gets a sharp pain after eating. skerp, intens مُبَرِّح،حاد силен agudo silný heftig stærk οξύς, έντονος agudo, fuerte äge, terav هوشيار terävä violent חוֹדֵר तेज oštar metsző akut sár, nístandi forte, acuto 激しい 격렬한 aštrus ass; spējš mencucuk-cucuk scherp skjærende, sterk ostry ځیرک agudo violent острый silný oster oštar häftig, svår ฉับพลัน şiddetli, keskin 劇烈的(痛等) різкий; пронизливий اچانک، شدید buốt, nhói 剧烈的(痛等)
5. (often with with) severe. Don't be so sharp with the child!; She got a sharp reproach from me. erge قاسٍ язвителен severo přísný hart streng σοβαρός, αυστηρός severo karm سخت و جدي kärkevä sévère חריף तीक्ष्ण oštar, osoran szigorú keras harður severo きびしい 심한 žiaurus, smarkus ass; bargs bengkeng scherp streng, hard srogi سخت severo sever суровый, резкий prísny oster grub sträng รุนแรง sert 嚴厲的 суворий, жорстокий شدید chỉ trích gay gắt 严厉的
6. alert. Dogs have sharp ears. wakker يَقِظ، مُتَيَقِّظ остър agudo jemný scharf skarp οξυδερκής, ευαίσθητος agudo erk تيزبين tarkka fin חד पैना budan éles (fül) tajam skarpur, næmur fine 鋭敏な 예리한 geras, budrus modrs; ar asu dzirdi/redzi peka scherp skarp, spiss ostry, czujny تيز بين agudo fin тонкий, острый ostrý, bdelý oster dobrog sluha skarp ไว keskin 機警的 спостережливий تیز thính, tinh ,nhạy 机警的
7. shrill and sudden. a sharp cry. skerp فُجائي وحاد пронизващ estridente pronikavý schrill skingrende διαπεραστικός και ξαφνικός repentino, súbito lõikav تيز و زير viiltävä perçant צורם तेज vrištav erős melengking skerandi, hvellur acuto かん高い 날카로운 veriantis, šaižus spalgs; griezīgs nyaring dan tiba-tiba schel skingrende, skarp przeraźliwy تیره estridente ascuţit пронзительный prenikavý rezek oštar genomträngande, gäll เสียดแทง tiz 剌耳的 різкий, пронизливий اچانک اور پتلی آواز the thé 剌耳的
8. of a musical note, raised a semitone; too high in pitch. F sharp; That last note was sharp. te hoog حادُّ النَّغَمَه много висок sustenido o půltón zvýšený; příliš vysoký hoch, erhöht med kryds for; falsk δίεση desafinado diees, pisut kõrge زيرتر؛نيم پرده ylävireinen diésé; trop haut דִיאֶז सामान्य स्वर से ऊंचा povišen (ton) fél hanggal felemelt (pl. Fisz-dúr) terlalu tinggi of hár; hækkaður um hálftón diesis 半音高い 반음 높은, 너무 높은 paaukštintas pustoniu (su diezu) pustoni augstāks; atzīmēts ar diēzu syap kruis, te hoog (note) med kryss; falsk, for høy podwyższony o pół tonu, za wysoki نیم پرده sustenido diez; prea înalt диезный, взятый на полтона выше o poltón zvýšený; príliš vysoký zvišan povišen höjd en halv ton, en halv ton för hög ดนตรีสูงกว่าระดับปกติ diyez, yarım ton yükseltilmiş (音符)升半音的,音高過高的 підвищений на півтону; діезний اونچے سر کی آواز thăng, cao nửa cung (音)升半音的,音偏高的
adverb
1. punctually. Come at six (o'clock) sharp. stiptelik بالضَّبْط، تماماً точно em ponto přesně genau præcist ακριβώς en punto täpselt سر وقت tasan pile במדויק ठीक točno pontosan, pontban tepat stundvíslega in punto かっきり 정확히 lygiai precīzi; tieši tepat precies presis punkt وخت پيژندونكى، پرقول او وعدې ټينګ em ponto fix точно presne točno tačno på slaget, prick ตรงเวลา tam, dakikası dakikasına (時間)整點 точно, пунктуально بالکل عین وقت پر đúng 正点(指时刻)
2. with an abrupt change of direction. Turn sharp left here. skielik فَجأة وبصورةٍ حادَّه рязко de repente ostře scharf skarpt απότομα bruscamente äkki ناگهان jyrkästi tout à fait פתאומי तीखा oštro élesen (balra stb.) tajam snögglega, skarpt (di colpo) 急に 급격히 staigiai strauji tajam scherp skarpt ostro ناڅاپی de repente brusc круто ostro, prudko naglo naglo skarpt, tvärt หักมุม aniden 急轉 різко, круто اچانک تیز موڑ đột ngột, bất thình lình 急转
3. at too high a pitch. You're singing sharp. te hoog بِنَغمَةٍ حادَّه фалшиво fora de tom příliš vysoko zu hoch falskt σε υψηλό τόνο demasiado alto liiga kõrgelt اوج ylävireisesti trop haut שַׁר גָבוֹה מִדַי सामान्य स्वर से ऊंची आवाज previsoko (pjevati, svirati) hamisan (kissé magasan) terlalu tinggi of hátt (troppo alto) 半音高く 너무 넢게 per aukštai par augstu sumbang tinggi te hoog falskt, for høyt za wysoko اوج fora de tom prea sus слишком высоко príliš vysoko previsoko povišeno för högt เสียงสูง diyezden, bir üst perdeden 音高過高地 у надто високому тоні بہت اونچا سر cao quá độ cao đúng 音偏高地
noun
1. a sharp note. sharps and flats. kruis نَغْمَة موسيقيَّه حادَّه фалшив тон sustenido křížek die Erhöhung krydsnode ψηλή νότα sostenido dieesiga noot زننده korotettu nuotti dièse דִיאֶז सामान्य स्वर से ऊंचा nota povišena za pola tona kereszt (zenei jel), emelés (fél hanggal) nada tinggi hækkaður tónn diesis 半音高い音 높은 음 diezas diēzs sumbang tinggi kruis note med kryss nuta z krzyżykiem وهوونکی sustenido diez диез krížik zvišan ton povišena nota förtecken, höjd ton เสียงสูง diyez 升高半音 звук, підвищений на півтона بلند اور چڑھا سر nốt thăng 升号,升半音
2. a sign (#) to show that a note is to be raised a semitone. halftoonteken علامة ( ) لِتُشير الى إرتفاع النَّغَمَه муз. диез sustenido křížek das Kreuz kryds δίεση sostenido dieesimärk ديز korotusmerkki dièse סִימָן דִיאֶז संकेत कि आवाज सामान्य स्वर से ऊंची हो povisilica kereszt tanda # kross, hækkunarmerki diesis シャープ記号 올림표(#) diezas diēzs syap kruis )`}}kryss ({{kryss}}) krzyżyk د لمبر علامه sustenido diez знак диеза krížik višaj povisilica kors เครื่องหมายเสียงสูง diyez işareti 升半音記號 діез انوچے سر کو ظاہر کرنے کی علامت dấu thăng 升半音
ˈsharpen verb
to make or grow sharp. He sharpened his pencil. skerp maak يَشْحَذ، يَبْري подострям afiar ořezat, naostřit spitzen slibe; spidse ξύνω, τροχίζω, ακονίζω afilar, sacar punta a teritama تيزتر شدن teroittaa aiguiser לְחַדֵד तेज. तीखा naoštriti, zašiljiti (ki)hegyez meruncingkan skerpa, brÿna; ydda aguzzare 鋭くする 날카롭게 하다 drožti []asināt menajamkan slijpen kvesse, spisse ostrzyć تېره كول: تېره كېدل afiar a ascuţi точить, заострять zastrúhať, naostriť šiliti naoštriti vässa, skärpa, slipa ทําให้คม sivriltmek 削尖,變尖 гострити, загострювати تیز کرنا یا ہونا làm cho sắc 削尖
ˈsharpener noun
an instrument for sharpening. a pencil-sharpener. skerpmaker آلة السَّن، مِبْراه острилка afiadeira ořezávátko; brus der Spitzer slibemaskine; blyantspidser ξύστρα, ακόνι sacapuntas teritaja تيز كننده teroitin aiguisoir מחדד पेंसिल छिलने का यंत्र šiljilo, oštrilo hegyező alat peruncing skerpir, brÿni; yddari temperamatite とぐ道具 깎는(가는) 기계 drožtukas zīmuļu asināmais pengasah slijper blyantspisser, knivsliper przyrząd do ostrzenia تیره کوونکی afiadeira ascuţitoare точилка strúhadlo; brús šilček oštrač [penn]vässare ที่เหลา kalemtıraş; bileyici 磨削工具(如削鉛筆機) точилка; гострильний верстат پینسل تیز کرنے کا آلہ dụng cụ mài gọt 磨削器,削刀
ˈsharply adverb
in a sharp manner. a sharply-pointed piece of glass; The road turned sharply to the left; He rebuked her sharply. skerp, streng, erg بِحِدَّه рязко de maneira aguda ostře scharf skarpt αιχμηρά, απότομα bruscamente, repentinamente teravalt, äkki به تندي terävästi brusquement בְּצוּרָה חַדָה तीक्ष्णता से, पैनापन oštro élesen secara tajam snögglega, skarplega, harkalega bruscamente; nettamente 鋭く 날카롭게 aštriai, smailai, staigiai asi; strauji; bargi dengan tajam scherp skarpslipt; skarpt ostro په تېره ډول، په چابكۍ، په چټكۍ de maneira aguda brusc остро; резко ostro ostro oštro vasst, skarpt, strängt อย่างแหลมคม sert; keskin 尖銳地,急劇地 гостро; різко اچانک، تیزي سے sắc, nhọn, nhạy 锐利地,急剧地
ˈsharpness noun
skerpheid حِدَّه острота agudeza ostrost, špičatost die Schärfe skarphed αιχμηρότητα, δρίμυτητα agudeza, brusquedad, nitidez, severidad teravus تيزي terävyys netteté חדות, חריפות तीक्ष्णता oštrina, britkost élesség, hegyesség ketajaman skarpleiki acutezza; nettezza 鋭さ 날카로움 aštrumas asums; straujums; bargums ketajaman scherpte skarphet, spisshet ostrość, bystrość تېره والى: چټكتيا، ځيرك تيا agudeza claritate острота; резкость ostrosť; špicatosť ostrina oštrina skärpa ความแหลมคม keskinlik, sivrilik 鋒利 гострість; різкість تیزی، نکیلاپن độ sắc, độ nhọn 锋利
sharp practice
dishonesty or cheating. oneerlikheid خِداع، غِش، خِيانَه измамване desonestidade čachry die Gaunerei ufine forretningsmetoder κομπίνα, κατεργαριά mañas, tejemanejes, chanchullos riukalikkus كلاه شرعي epärehellisyys procédés malhonnêtes עִיסוּק מְפוּקְפָּק बेइमानी या धोखाधड़ी trikovi, nepošteni postupci csalás penipuan óheiðarleiki, svindl intrallazzo, ずるさ 사기 행위 sukčiavimas blēdība; krāpšana ketidakjujuran oneerlijke praktijken uærlighet, juks oszustwo د لمبر علامه desonestidade trişare мошенничество machinácie sleparija nepoštenje fula knep ความคดโกง şüpheli iş 欺詐 шахрайство, махлярство دھوکے کی چالیں thủ đoạn bất lương 欺诈
ˌsharp-ˈwitted adjective
intelligent and alert. a sharp-witted boy. intelligent حاد الذَّكاء с остър ум vivo bystrý aufgeweckt begavet; vågen εύστροφος perspicaz, vivo nutikas زيرك terävä-älyinen vif פיקח कुशाग्रबुद्धि oštrouman éles eszű cerdik skarpur arguto 鋭い 총명한 aštraus proto apķērīgs; apveltīts ar asu prātu cerdik dan peka scherpzinnig slagferdig; rask i oppfatningen bystry ځیرک vivo vivace проницательный; остроумный bystrý bistroumen oštrouman skarpsinnig, bitande kvick ปัญญาไว keskin zekâlı 機靈的 проникливий; з метким розумом ذہین، ہوشیار nhanh trí 机智的
look sharp
to be quick or to hurry. Bring me the books and look sharp (about it)! maak gou أسْرِع حالا! إسْتَعْجِل бързам despachar-se pospíšit si mach ́ schnell lad det gå lidt hurtigt κάνω γρήγορα, βιάζομαι ¡date prisa!, ¡espabílate! tee kähku! سريع و محكم toimia nopeasti faire vite לְהִזדַרֵז जल्दी požuriti se (s čim) siess! cepat vera snöggur sbrigarsi すばやい 서둘러라 paskubėk! greičiau! ātrāk!; veicīgāk! cepat opschieten vær rask!; la det gå litt kvikt! sprężyć się تند او محکم despachar-se a se grăbi, a face ceva repede/rapid торопиться poponáhľať sa pa hitro! požuriti sno (raska) på! รีบ acele etmek, çabuk olmak 趕快 швидше!; жвавіше! تیزي سے کرنا nhanh, mau 赶快
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sharp

→ حادّ , واخِز ostrý, prudký skarp scharf κοφτερός afilado , intenso terävä affûté , intense oštar lancinante , tagliente 激しい, 鋭い 날카로운 scherp kraftig , skarp ostry afiado , agudo острый , резкий stark, vass แหลมคม, ฉับพลัน keskin rõ rệt, sắc 尖锐的 , 锋利的
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009

sharp

a. [pain] agudo-a; [instrument] afilado-a.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

sharp

adj (pain) agudo; (object) punzante;
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The Woodman set to work at once, and so sharp was his axe that the tree was soon chopped nearly through.
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