Definition of harp

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Harp (n.) A musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame furnished with strings and sometimes with pedals, held upright, and played with the fingers..

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Hobnail :: Hobnail (n.) A short, sharp-pointed, large-headed nail, -- used in shoeing houses and for studding the soles of heavy shoes..
Diogenes :: Diogenes (n.) A Greek Cynic philosopher (412?-323 B. C.) who lived much in Athens and was distinguished for contempt of the common aims and conditions of life, and for sharp, caustic sayings..
Tinkle :: Tinkle (n.) A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal..
Impale :: Impale (v. t.) To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake. See Empale.
Charpie :: Charpie (n.) Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth; -- used for surgical dressings.
Spinet :: Spinet (n.) A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note, sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It was formerly much used..
Pick :: Pick (v.) To separate or open by means of a sharp point or points; as, to pick matted wool, cotton, oakum, etc..
Grave :: Grave (superl.) Not acute or sharp; low; deep; -- said of sound; as, a grave note or key..
Metal :: Metal (n.) An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted with the nonmetals, or metalloids. No sharp line can be drawn between the metals and nonmetals, and certain elements partake of both acid and basic qualities, as chromium, manganese, bismuth, etc..
Picket :: Picket (n.) A stake sharpened or pointed, especially one used in fortification and encampments, to mark bounds and angles; or one used for tethering horses..
Scold :: Scold (v. i.) To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant..
Knapple :: Knapple (v.) To break off with an abrupt, sharp noise; to bite; to nibble..
Penetrating :: Penetrating (a.) Having the power of entering, piercing, or pervading; sharp; subtile; penetrative; as, a penetrating odor..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated..
Spur :: Spur (n.) Any stiff, sharp spine, as on the wings and legs of certain burds, on the legs of insects, etc.; especially, the spine on a cock's leg..
Screaming :: Screaming (a.) Having the nature of a scream; like a scream; shrill; sharp.
Dry :: Dry (superl.) Exhibiting a sharp, frigid preciseness of execution, or the want of a delicate contour in form, and of easy transition in coloring..
Yelp :: Yelp (v. i.) To utter a sharp, quick cry, as a hound; to bark shrilly with eagerness, pain, or fear; to yaup..
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) To feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; to suffer; to feel the sting of evil.
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