Definition of keen

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Keen (superl.) Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge..

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Piercing :: Piercing (a.) Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust..
Eager :: Eager (a.) Excited by desire in the pursuit of any object; ardent to pursue, perform, or obtain; keenly desirous; hotly longing; earnest; zealous; impetuous; vehement; as, the hounds were eager in the chase..
Wide-awake :: Wide-awake (a.) Fully awake; not drowsy or dull; hence, knowing; keen; alert..
Hawk-eyed :: Hawk-eyed (a.) Having a keen eye; sharpsighted; discerning.
Quaker :: Quaker (n.) The nankeen bird.
Rebate :: Rebate (v. t.) To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise..
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Eager; vehement; fierce; as, a keen appetite..
Quick :: Quick (superl.) Fresh; bracing; sharp; keen.
Agony :: Agony (n.) Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion.
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Piercing; penetrating; cutting; sharp; -- applied to cold, wind, etc, ; as, a keen wind; the cold is very keen..
Water :: Water (n.) A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc. See Water, v. t., 3, Damask, v. t., and Damaskeen..
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Keen; severe; poignant; as, smart pain..
Parlous :: Parlous (a.) Venturesome; bold; mischievous; keen.
Athirst :: Athirst (a.) Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.
Keen :: Keen (v. t.) To sharpen; to make cold.
Damaskeen :: Damaskeen (v.) Alt. of Damaske.
Razor :: Razor (v. t.) A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or the head..
Acuminous :: Acuminous (a.) Characterized by acumen; keen.
Sharpness :: Sharpness (n.) The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To apply that which hurts keenly to; to lash, as with sarcasm, abuse, or the like; to apply cutting language to..
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