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acuminate
UK
/əˈkjuː.mɪ.nət/
US
/əˈkjuː.məˌneɪt/
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acuminate
verb
acuminated
Past Simple
acuminated
Past Participle
acuminating
Gerund
UK
/əˈkjuː.mɪ.neɪt/
US
/əˈkjuː.mə.neɪt/
Translations
заострять
The artisan used a special tool to acuminate the tip of the spear.
Мастер использовал специальный инструмент, чтобы заострить наконечник копья.
Additional translations
делать острее
Definitions
To make sharp or pointed.
The artisan used a special tool to acuminate the tip of the wooden stake.
To become sharp or gradually taper toward a point.
The branches of the sapling acuminated as they stretched upward.
Synonyms
edge
point
sharpen
sharp
acuminate
adjective
more acuminate
Comp.
most acuminate
Super.
UK
/əˈkjuː.mɪ.nət/
US
/əˈkjuː.məˌneɪt/
Translations
заострённый
The acuminate leaves of the plant help it to shed water quickly.
Заострённые листья растения помогают ему быстро сбрасывать воду.
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Tapering to a point; having a pointed or sharp end.
The acuminate leaves of the plant made it easily identifiable among the other foliage.
Synonyms
pointed
narrowed
keen
tapered
sharp
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