Definitions

1. adjective

having a cutting edge; having a keen sense of sight or smell; having a stinging or piercing quality

“The knife was very sharp, and it cut through the rope easily.”

2. verb

to make something sharp; to become sharp or more acute

“The stone was used to sharpen the knife.”

3. noun

a sudden, stinging pain, especially one caused by cold or wind

“The sharp caught her breath as she walked into the cold air.”

4. noun

a musical note of higher pitch

“The melody featured a sharp note that gave it a brighter sound.”

5. noun

a sudden, loud, high-pitched sound

“The sharp of the trumpet pierced through the music.”

6. noun

a card in the game of bridge that has been bid as a higher-ranking suit than the suit led

“The sharp gave her team an advantage in the game.”