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the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
Usage- indénombrable
the fineness of the point a pointed object.
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The product or result of being sharp.
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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.
pungency or acidity.
Usage- dénombrable
- indénombrable
- of food etc
distinctness, focus.
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- of an image
acuteness or acuity.
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- of intelligence
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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.
edge or blade
Usage- dénombrable
- désuet
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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.
Nom
a quick and penetrating intelligence
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he argued with great acuteness
I admired the keenness of his mind
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
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his voice had an edge to it
a strong odor or taste property
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the pungency of mustard
the sulfurous bite of garlic
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the sharpness of strange spices
the raciness of the wine
the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
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the sharpness of her loss
thinness of edge or fineness of point
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the quality of being sharp and clear
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harshness of manner
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