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Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (n.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.

Gougeshell :: Gougeshell (n.) A sharp-edged, tubular, marine shell, of the genus Vermetus; also, the pinna. See Vermetus..

Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite..

Snakebird :: Snakebird (n.) Any one of four species of aquatic birds of the genus Anhinga or Plotus. They are allied to the gannets and cormorants, but have very long, slender, flexible necks, and sharp bills..

Setter :: Setter (n.) One who hunts victims for sharpers.

Aristate :: Aristate (a.) Having a slender, sharp, or spinelike tip..

Rifle :: Rifle (n.) A strip of wood covered with emery or a similar material, used for sharpening scythes..

Grebe :: Grebe (n.) One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus Colymbus (formerly Podiceps), and allied genera, found in the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes..

Acrity :: Acrity (n.) Sharpness; keenness.

Acutifoliate :: Acutifoliate (a.) Having sharp-pointed leaves.

Piculet :: Piculet (n.) Any species of very small woodpeckers of the genus Picumnus and allied genera. Their tail feathers are not stiff and sharp at the tips, as in ordinary woodpeckers..

Screak :: Screak (v.) To utter suddenly a sharp, shrill sound; to screech; to creak, as a door or wheel..

A :: A () The name of the sixth tone in the model major scale (that in C), or the first tone of the minor scale, which is named after it the scale in A minor. The second string of the violin is tuned to the A in the treble staff. -- A sharp (A/) is the name of a musical tone intermediate between A and B. -- A flat (A/) is the name of a tone intermediate between A and G..

Chink :: Chink (n.) A short, sharp sound, as of metal struck with a slight degree of violence..

Sharpsaw :: Sharpsaw (n.) The great titmouse; -- so called from its harsh call notes.

Gig :: Gig (n.) A kind of spear or harpoon. See Fishgig.

Weever :: Weever (n.) Any one of several species of edible marine fishes belonging to the genus Trachinus, of the family Trachinidae. They have a broad spinose head, with the eyes looking upward. The long dorsal fin is supported by numerous strong, sharp spines which cause painful wounds..

Eraser :: Eraser (n.) One who, or that which, erases; esp., a sharp instrument or a piece of rubber used to erase writings, drawings, etc..

Empale :: Empale (v. t.) To put to death by thrusting a sharpened stake through the body.

Discerning :: Discerning (a.) Acute; shrewd; sagacious; sharp-sighted.

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