Sharpness

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
2. (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
3. (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
4. (of food etc) pungency or acidity.
5. (of an image) distinctness, focus.
6. (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity.
7. (obsolete) edge or blade

Example Sentences

The first thing that strikes the stranger is the sharpness of the curves on the metre gauge; it is not unusual for a long train to be travelling in three directions at once, and the engine is frequently in full view of the windows of the ninth or tenth carriage.

Mrs. PAGE is gifted with a pleasing voice, which is yet imperfectly weeded of certain sharpnesses, but seems susceptible of a wide range of melodious inflection.

A lack of match sharpness was perhaps to blame for Rooney squandering England's best chance after 27 minutes.

CUT-WATER, or KNEE OF THE HEAD [S.] the ſharpneſs of the head of the ſhip, below the beak;

also thei smytiden bi the scharpnesse of swerd, oxun, and scheep, and assis.

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