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sharpen [ˈʃɑːrpən, Brit ˈʃɑːp-] VB trans

1. sharpen:

sharpen blade

afiar

sharpen pencil

2. sharpen (intensify):

sharpen

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We can change the focus to a soft blur or sharpen it to crystal clarity. en.wikipedia.org

As the century progressed, the conflict sharpened, chiefly finding its expression in the application of biblically derived doctrine to social issues. en.wikipedia.org

The grinding area (for sharpening combs and cutters) should be situated away from walkways to reduce the risk of injury. en.wikipedia.org

Two incidents sharpened their interest in an alternative leadership. en.wikipedia.org

Very few master engravers exist today who rely solely on feel and muscle memory to sharpen tools. en.wikipedia.org

The back is sometimes sharpened along 1/3 of its length from the point. en.wikipedia.org

She is also a skilled hand-to-hand fighter whose nails were once sharpened like talons. en.wikipedia.org

Many ferrous metal castings are sized to sharpen corners and flatten holes around piercings. en.wikipedia.org

Early growth stages are depressed, subglobular, smooth or ribbled, with an open umbilcus and rounded to suboxyconic venter, which sharpens relatively early during ontogeny. en.wikipedia.org

The allows emerging and experienced directing students to concentrate solely on sharpening their craft. en.wikipedia.org

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