Phrase Hound found 87 phrases and 55 compound words that contain sharp. The most common are listed below. Open sharp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 87
- razor-sharpExtremely sharp.
- C sharpAlternative spelling of C-sharp.
- double sharpAn accidental that indicates that a note should be played a whole step higher.
- B-sharpA tone one semitone higher than B, denoted B♯.
- D-sharpA tone one semitone higher than a D, denoted D♯.
- sharp endThe bow of a ship.
- Sharp Edges
- card sharpAlternative form of cardsharp: A professional cheater at card games.
- E-sharpA tone one semitone higher than an E, denoted E♯.
- F-sharpA tone one semitone higher than an F, denoted F♯.
- G-sharpA tone one semitone higher than a G, denoted G♯.
- look sharpPay attention; be alert.
- sharp-tailed sandpiperA type of sandpiper, (Calidris acuminata)
- sharp practiceCommercial activity that is possibly dishonest while not actually being illegal.
- sharp sThe name of the Latin script letter ẞ/ß.
- Mount SharpA mountain in Antarctica.
- Sharp CountyOne of 75 counties in Arkansas, United States. County seat: Ash Flat.
- sharp-shinned hawkAccipiter striatus, the smallest hawk to reside in USA and Canada, which preys on songbirds.
- sharp rushA widespread species of rush, Juncus effusus.
- sharp endsplural of sharp end: The bow of a ship.
- sharp powerThe use of manipulative diplomatic policies by one country to influence and undermine the political system of a target country.
- A-sharp majorThe theoretical major key with A-sharp as its tonic and the notes A#, B#, C𝄪, D#, E#, F𝄪, and G𝄪.
- sharp-pointedHaving a sharp point
- sharp sandA gritty, angular-grained sand used in concrete and potting soil mixes or to loosen clay soil, etc.
- F-sharp majorThe major key with the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, and E♯, the key signature of which has six sharps.
Compound words 55
- sharpenTo make sharp.
- sharplyIn a sharp manner, in various senses.
- sharpnessthe cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
- sharpieAn alert person.
- shebangA lean-to or temporary shelter.
- unsharpNot sharp.
- cardsharpA professional cheater at card games.
- sharpfinHaving sharp fins.
- supersharpExtremely sharp (in various senses).
- sharpshootingHighly accurate marksmanship.