sharp

Definition:
1. A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named.
2. A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point.
3. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined.
4. Ending in a sharp point.
5. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.
6. Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence.
7. Harsh.

Use 'sharp' in a sentence:

• 1. Mind you don't cut yourself ─ that knife's very sharp.
• 2. Please be here at seven o'clock sharp.
• 3. Share prices took a sharp tumble following news of the merger.
• 4. I felt a sharp pain in my lower back.
• 5. It was very sharp of you to see that!
• 6. A sharp overhang of rock gave them cover.
• 7. He hit him with two sharp lefts.
• 8. Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.
• 9. There was a sharp rap on the door.
• 10. His lawyer's a sharp operator.
• 11. Todd is a sharp dresser.
• 12. You'd better look sharp or you'll be late.
• 13. These hooks are sharp with long shanks.
• 14. He started work at the sharp end of the business, as a salesman.
• 15. Many of them will have sharp blades.
• 16. He gashed his hand on a sharp piece of rock.
• 17. He was very sharp with me when I was late.
• 18. There was a sharp knock on the door.
• 19. She gave a sharp toot on her horn.
• 20. He has a sharp tongue.
• 21. He heard a sharp intake of breath.
• 22. She gave her sister's hair a sharp tug.
• 23. Trim rough edges with a sharp knife.
• 24. A sharp-eyed shop clerk spotted the fake.
• 25. He reduced speed and turned sharp left.
• 26. I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened.
• 27. She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics.
• 28. The firm had to face some sharp practice from competing companies.
• 29. Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material.
• 30. A sharp knife makes a clean cut.
• 31. That note sounded sharp.
• 32. He gave me a sharp push.
• 33. The consultants were a group of men in sharp suits.
• 34. There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work.
• 35. Be careful ─ it has a sharp edge.
• 36. Be careful—it has a sharp edge.
• 37. Connie had a sharp eye for the absurd.
• 38. We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock.
• 39. The crash occurred on a sharp bend.
• 40. His nose was thin and sharp.
• 41. Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly.
• 42. Julia was a very tough, sharp-tongued woman.
• 43. The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus.
• 44. Their differences have been thrown into sharp relief by the present crisis.
• 45. The problem was suddenly thrown into sharp focus.
• 46. The issue must be brought into sharper focus.
• 47. His mind is as sharp as ever.
• 48. His sharp retort clearly made an impact.
• 49. Her condition took a sharp turn for the worse.
• 50. There has been a sharp slowdown in economic growth.
• 51. He felt a sharp pain in his knee.
• 52. She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones.
• 53. She came back at the speaker with some sharp questions.
• 54. There has been a sharp increase in vehicle excise.