5 letter words starting with sh

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  • SHACK
  • SHADE
  • SHADS
  • SHADY
  • SHAFT
  • SHAGS
  • SHAHS
  • SHAKA
  • SHAKE
  • SHAKO
  • SHAKT
  • SHAKY
  • SHALE
  • SHALL
  • SHALM
  • SHALT
  • SHALY
  • SHAMA
  • SHAME
  • SHAMS
  • SHAND
  • SHANK
  • SHANS
  • SHAPE
  • SHAPS
  • SHARD
  • SHARE
  • SHARK
  • SHARN
  • SHARP
  • SHART
  • SHASH
  • SHAUL
  • SHAVE
  • SHAWL
  • SHAWM
  • SHAWN
  • SHAWS
  • SHAYA
  • SHAYS
  • SHCHI
  • SHEAF
  • SHEAL
  • SHEAR
  • SHEAS
  • SHEDS
  • SHEEL
  • SHEEN
  • SHEEP
  • SHEER
  • SHEET
  • SHEIK
  • SHELF
  • SHELL
  • SHEND
  • SHENG
  • SHENT
  • SHEOL
  • SHERD
  • SHERE
  • SHERO
  • SHETS
  • SHEVA
  • SHEWN
  • SHEWS
  • SHIAI
  • SHIED
  • SHIEL
  • SHIER
  • SHIES
  • SHIFT
  • SHILL
  • SHILY
  • SHIMS
  • SHINE
  • SHINS
  • SHINY
  • SHIOK
  • SHIPS
  • SHIRE
  • SHIRK
  • SHIRR
  • SHIRS
  • SHIRT
  • SHISH
  • SHISO
  • SHIST
  • SHITE
  • SHITS
  • SHIUR
  • SHIVA
  • SHIVE
  • SHIVS
  • SHLEP
  • SHLUB
  • SHMEK
  • SHMOE
  • SHOAL
  • SHOAT
  • SHOCK
  • SHOED
  • SHOER
  • SHOES
  • SHOGI
  • SHOGS
  • SHOJI
  • SHOJO
  • SHOLA
  • SHONE
  • SHONK
  • SHOOK
  • SHOOL
  • SHOON
  • SHOOS
  • SHOOT
  • SHOPE
  • SHOPS
  • SHORE
  • SHORL
  • SHORN
  • SHORT
  • SHOTE
  • SHOTS
  • SHOTT
  • SHOUD
  • SHOUT
  • SHOVE
  • SHOWD
  • SHOWN
  • SHOWS
  • SHOWY
  • SHOYU
  • SHRED
  • SHREW
  • SHRIS
  • SHROW
  • SHRUB
  • SHRUG
  • SHTAR
  • SHTIK
  • SHTUM
  • SHTUP
  • SHUBA
  • SHUCK
  • SHULE
  • SHULN
  • SHULS
  • SHUNS
  • SHUNT
  • SHURA
  • SHUSH
  • SHUTE
  • SHUTS
  • SHWAS
  • SHYER
  • SHYLY

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Definition of sharp

sharp (noun)

  1. The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.
  2. A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.
  3. A note that is sharp in a particular key.
  4. The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic.
  5. (usually in the plural) Something that is sharp.
  6. A dishonest person; a cheater.
  7. Part of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
  8. A sewing needle with a very slender point, more pointed than a blunt or a between.
  9. (in the plural) Fine particles of husk mixed with coarse particle of flour of cereals; middlings.
  10. An expert.
  11. A sharpie (member of Australian gangs of the 1960s and 1970s).

sharp (verb)

  1. To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
  2. To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
  3. To sharpen.

sharp (adjective)

  1. Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
  2. Intelligent.
  3. Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
  4. Higher in pitch than required.
  5. Having an intense, acrid flavour.
  6. Sudden and intense.
  7. Illegal or dishonest.
  8. Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd.
  9. Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
  10. Offensive, critical, or acrimonious.
  11. Stylish or attractive.
  12. Observant; alert; acute.
  13. Forming a small angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.
  14. Steep; precipitous; abrupt.
  15. (of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible.
  16. Tactical; risky.
  17. Piercing; keen; severe; painful.
  18. Eager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification.
  19. Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
  20. Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty.
  21. Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone; aspirated; unvoiced.
  22. Hungry.

sharp (adverb)

  1. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
  2. (notcomp) Exactly.
  3. In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.

Definition of shews

shews (noun)

  1. A play, dance, or other entertainment.
  2. An exhibition of items.
  3. A broadcast program/programme.
  4. A movie.
  5. An agricultural show.
  6. A project or presentation.
  7. A demonstration.
  8. Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)
  9. Outward appearance; wileful or deceptive appearance.
  10. (with "the") The major leagues.
  11. A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.
  12. Pretence.
  13. Sign, token, or indication.
  14. Semblance; likeness; appearance.
  15. Plausibility.
  16. A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.

shews (verb)

  1. To display, to have somebody see (something).
  2. To bestow; to confer.
  3. To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
  4. To guide or escort.
  5. To be visible; to be seen; to appear.
  6. To put in an appearance; show up.
  7. To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
  8. (racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
  9. To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.

Definition of shirr

shirr (noun)

  1. A shirring.

shirr (verb)

  1. To make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads.
  2. To bake (a raw egg removed from its shell) in a baking dish.

Definition of shoes

shoes (noun)

  1. A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
  2. A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
  3. A device for holding multiple decks of playing cards, allowing more games to be played by reducing the time between shuffles.
  4. Something resembling a shoe in form, position, or function, such as a brake shoe.
  5. The outer cover or tread of a pneumatic tire, especially for an automobile.

shoes (verb)

  1. To put shoes on one's feet.
  2. To put horseshoes on a horse.
  3. To equip an object with a protection against wear.

Definition of shone

shone (verb)

  1. To emit light.
  2. To reflect light.
  3. To distinguish oneself; to excel.
  4. To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
  5. To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
  6. To be immediately apparent.
  7. To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
  8. To cause to shine, as a light.
  9. To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light.