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the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.uncountable
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the fineness of the point a pointed object.uncountable
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The product or result of being sharp.countable
- 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 ni
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pungency or acidity.countableuncountable
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distinctness, focus.countableuncountable
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acuteness or acuity.countableuncountable
- 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.
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edge or bladecountableobsoleteuncountable
- 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.
syn. clarity · distinctness · focus · acuteness · acuity