acuate

enUS

(ˈækjʊˌeɪt) vb (tr) to sharpenadjsharpened

ac•u•ate

(ˈæk yu ɪt, -ˌeɪt)

adj. sharpened; pointed. [1425–75; < Latin acu(s) needle (compare acute) + -ate¹]

Thesaurus

Adj.

acuate - ending in a sharp point needlelike, sharp, acutepointed - having a point

enUS

[′ak·yə‚wāt] (biology) Having a sharp point. Needle-shaped.

enUS
Related to acuate: actuated, arcuate

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