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3 | 31% | 6 | Small pointed instrument used for piercing holes | |
Small Instrument Is Pointed Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SHARP" which means:
- adjective
- • Keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
- • Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
- • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun
- • A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- • A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb
- • Changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite
- • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
- • Ending in a sharp point
- • Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- • Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
- • Harsh
- • Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
- • Dangerously steep
- • Very sudden and in great amount or degree
- • Quick and forceful verb
- • To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
- • To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
- • To sharpen.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a sharp suit to the job interview."
- • "The chef used a sharp knife to chop the vegetables."
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