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sharp

UK
/ʃɑːp/
US
/ʃɑrp/

Translations

sharpnoun
sharps
pl
UK
/ʃɑːp/
US
/ʃɑrp/
The musician played a sharp on the piano.
Музыкант сыграл диез на пианино.
The sharp of the knife was very dangerous.
Острие ножа было очень опасным.
Synonyms
sharper
cheat
swindler
con artist
confidence man
fraud
trickster
cardsharp
sharpie
sharpster
rogue
sharpadjective
sharper
Comp.
sharpest
Super.
UK
/ʃɑːp/
US
/ʃɑrp/
The knife is very sharp.
Нож очень острый.
He made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle.
Он сделал резкий поворот, чтобы избежать препятствия.
She has a sharp mind.
У нее проницательный ум.
The image on the screen is sharp.
Изображение на экране четкое.
Synonyms
keen
acute
piercing
cutting
tapered
jagged
pointed
incisive
trenchant
vivid
Antonyms
blunt
dull
sharpadverb
UK
/ʃɑːp/
US
/ʃɑrp/
Synonyms
sharply
abruptly
suddenly
precisely
exactly
punctually
on the dot
promptly
right on time
sharpverb
sharped
Past Simple
sharped
Past Participle
sharping
Gerund
Musical sense: to raise a note’s pitch; intransitive sense: to sound above true pitch.
Synonyms
sharpen
hone
whet
strop
grind
file
edge
point
trim
sharpverb
sharped
Past Simple
sharped
Past Participle
sharping
Gerund
Rare, chiefly musical: to raise (a note) by a semitone; also intransitive.
Synonyms
sharpen
hone
whet
strop
edge
grind
file
point
polish
sharpsnoun

sharp

sharps
pl
UK
/ʃɑːps/
US
/ʃɑrps/
острые предметы
The hospital has a special container for disposing of sharps.
В больнице есть специальный контейнер для утилизации острых предметов.
острые инструменты
Dentists must be careful when handling sharps.
Стоматологи должны быть осторожны при обращении с острыми инструментами.
Additional translations
острые вещи
острые элементы
Synonyms
sharp objects
blades
cutters
knives
points

Definitions

sharpnoun
The symbol (♯) indicating that a musical note is to be raised by a semitone, or a note so raised.
There are three sharps in the key signature of A major.
Sharps (plural only): objects with sharp points or cutting edges, especially medical needles and scalpels that require special disposal.
Used syringes must be placed in a sharps container.
A clever and sometimes deceitful person, especially one who makes a living by gambling or swindling; a sharper.
The poker table was filled with sharps looking to take advantage of tourists.
sharpadjective
Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce something easily.
The chef used a sharp knife to slice the vegetables quickly.
Having a strong, intense, or distinct taste or smell.
The cheese had a sharp flavor that lingered on the palate.
Quick to notice, understand, or react to things; keen.
She has a sharp mind and can solve complex problems effortlessly.
Sudden and marked, often in a way that is unpleasant or surprising.
There was a sharp increase in temperature as the sun rose.
Distinctly outlined or clearly defined.
The photograph was so sharp that every detail was visible.
Stylish or fashionable in appearance.
He looked sharp in his new tailored suit.
(of pitch) Slightly higher than the correct or intended pitch; above true pitch.
Your B string is a little sharp—tune it down.
(of sound) High in pitch and often piercing or shrill.
The referee's whistle sounded sharp above the crowd noise.
(of weather or wind) Intensely cold or biting.
A sharp wind cut through their coats on the open hillside.
Changing direction suddenly or forming a very acute angle; steep or abrupt.
Slow down—there's a sharp bend in the road.
sharpadverb
Exactly; precisely (used after a time expression).
The train leaves at 6:45 sharp.
Suddenly or abruptly; at a sharp angle (used in directional commands).
Turn sharp left after the bridge.
In a brisk, lively, or quick manner; smartly.
Move sharp or we'll miss the bus.
sharpverb
To raise the pitch of (a musical note) by a semitone.
If the note sounds flat, sharp it by tightening the string.
(of a singer or instrument) To sound above the correct pitch.
The soprano tended to sharp on the high notes.
sharpverb
To raise (a musical note) by a semitone, or to play or sing slightly above the intended pitch.
The singer accidentally sharped the final note of the aria.
sharpsnoun
Musical symbols (♯) or notes that are raised by a semitone above their natural pitch.
The score has five sharps in the key signature.
Disposable objects with sharp points or edges, especially hypodermic needles, scalpels, or broken glass, that require special handling for safety.
Used sharps must be placed in a puncture-proof container.
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