[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Sharp, pointed; needle-like.


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin acuatus, past participle of acuare acuate

[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To make sharp, to sharpen.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century; earliest use found in Andrew Borde (c1490–1549), physician and author. From post-classical Latin acuat-, past participial stem of acuare to make pungent, to whet, sharpen from classical Latin acus needle; compare classical Latin acuere to sharpen