Sharp
pronunciation: ʃɑrp
part of speech: adjective
afilado = sharpening ; razor-sharp.
Example: Chapters cover the following topics: cleaning drains, faucet repairs, fire extinguishers, the flush tank, the fuse box, sanding and sharpening, handsaws, hangers, nails and wood screws, and pliers and wrenches.Example: I've always wondered how samurai sword makers made their swords razor-sharp.
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» más afilado que una navaja
= as sharp as a knife
; as sharp as a razor (blade)
.
Example: They continued on their way until they came to a great plain covered with reeds that had great leaves on them as sharp as knives.
Example: If you gently pull your fingers up the sides of a grass leaf you'll find it's as sharp as a razor.
» más afilado que un cuchillo
= as sharp as a knife
; as sharp as a razor (blade)
.
Example: They continued on their way until they came to a great plain covered with reeds that had great leaves on them as sharp as knives.
Example: If you gently pull your fingers up the sides of a grass leaf you'll find it's as sharp as a razor.
afilar = sharpen ; hone.
Example: Instructors may sharpen a difference of opinion between two students and also may tactfully cut short long-winded contributions in a debate.Example: When sharpening a drill bit, never hone the outside edge or circumference of the bit.
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» correa de afilar
= strop [Correa de cuero usada para suavizar el filo de las herramientas cortantes, principalmente las navajas de afeitar]
; razor strop [Correa de cuero usada para suavizar el filo de las herramientas cortantes, principalmente las navajas de afeitar]
.
Example: Using a strop is the key to keeping your carving tools razor sharp.
Example: Using razor strops is as important as knowing how to swipe the blade of your straight razor over your face.
» piedra de afilar
= sharpening stone
; whetstone
.
Example: Do not use sharpening stone on pinking shears.
Example: Some whetstones have a coarse side and a fine side for more accurate sharpening.
Afilado synonyms
smart
in spanish: inteligente,
pronunciation: smɑrt
part of speech: adjective, noun
keen
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: kin
part of speech: adjective
high
in spanish: alto,
pronunciation: haɪ
part of speech: adjective
acute
in spanish: agudo,
pronunciation: əkjut
part of speech: adjective
astute
in spanish: astuto,
pronunciation: əstut
part of speech: adjective
salt
in spanish: sal,
pronunciation: sɔlt
part of speech: noun
distinct
in spanish: distinto,
pronunciation: dɪstɪŋkt
part of speech: adjective
shrewd
in spanish: perspicaz,
pronunciation: ʃrud
part of speech: adjective
steep
in spanish: escarpado,
pronunciation: stip
part of speech: adjective
intense
in spanish: intenso,
pronunciation: ɪntens
part of speech: adjective
intelligent
in spanish: inteligente,
pronunciation: ɪntelədʒənt
part of speech: adjective
crisp
in spanish: crujiente,
pronunciation: krɪsp
part of speech: adjective, noun
acerbic
in spanish: acerbo,
pronunciation: əserbɪk
part of speech: adjective
sour
in spanish: agrio,
pronunciation: saʊɜr
part of speech: adjective
tart
in spanish: tarta,
pronunciation: tɑrt
part of speech: noun, adjective
abrupt
in spanish: abrupto,
pronunciation: əbrʌpt
part of speech: adjective
astringent
in spanish: astringente,
pronunciation: əstrɪndʒənt
part of speech: adjective
incisive
in spanish: incisivo,
pronunciation: ɪnsaɪsɪv
part of speech: adjective
precipitous
in spanish: precipitado,
pronunciation: prɪsɪpɪtəs
part of speech: adjective
shrill
in spanish: estridente,
pronunciation: ʃrɪl
part of speech: adjective
perceptive
in spanish: perceptivo,
pronunciation: pɜrseptɪv
part of speech: adjective
sudden
in spanish: repentino,
pronunciation: sʌdən
part of speech: adjective
pointed
in spanish: puntiagudo,
pronunciation: pɔɪntəd
part of speech: adjective
cutting
in spanish: corte,
pronunciation: kʌtɪŋ
part of speech: noun
unpleasant
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: ənplezənt
part of speech: adjective
piercing
in spanish: perforación,
pronunciation: pɪrsɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
forceful
in spanish: fuerte,
pronunciation: fɔrsfəl
part of speech: adjective
acerb
in spanish: acerbo,
pronunciation: eɪkɜrb
part of speech: adjective
sharply
in spanish: bruscamente,
pronunciation: ʃɑrpli
part of speech: adverb
edged
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: edʒd
part of speech: adjective
discriminating
in spanish: discriminante,
pronunciation: dɪskrɪməneɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
scratching
in spanish: rascarse,
pronunciation: skrætʃɪŋ
part of speech: noun, adjective
penetrating
in spanish: penetrante,
pronunciation: penətreɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
stabbing
in spanish: puñalada,
pronunciation: stæbɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
acuate
in spanish: acuate,
pronunciation: ækweɪt
part of speech: adjective
carnassial
in spanish: carnassial,
pronunciation: kɑrnæʃəl
part of speech: adjective
high-pitched
in spanish: agudo,
pronunciation: haɪpɪtʃt
part of speech: adjective
sharpened
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: ʃɑrpənd
part of speech: adjective
penetrative
in spanish: penetrante,
pronunciation: penətreɪtɪv
part of speech: adjective
knifelike
in spanish: como un cuchillo,
pronunciation: naɪflaɪk
part of speech: adjective
fulgurating
in spanish: fulgurante,
pronunciation: fʊlgɜreɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
sharp-worded
in spanish: de palabras afiladas,
pronunciation: ʃɑrpwɜrdɪd
part of speech: adjective