tranchant — meaning in English

English meaning

• edge noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
• sharpness noun The quality of having a fine edge or point.
• trenchant adj Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

Senses

tranchant is used for these senses in English:

• edge (also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
• sharp Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
• sharpness (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
• sharpness (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity.
• trenchant (mostly, archaic) Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

edge — full definition

1. noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
2. noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
3. noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
4. verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
5. verb To win by a very small margin.

sharp — full definition

1. adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
2. adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
3. adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
4. adj Harsh or critical in tone.
5. adj (music) Raised in pitch by a semitone, or higher in pitch than intended.

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