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keen

(k/i/n )

adjective (a)

Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

a funeral lament sung with loud wailing(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
A prolonged wail for a deceased person. Cf. Coranach.(noun)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions(adj.all)

Synonym:
acute, discriminating, incisive, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp

source: wordnet30
intense or sharp(adj.all)

Synonym:
exquisite

source: wordnet30
very good(adj.all)

Synonym:
bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell

source: wordnet30
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument(adj.all)

Example:
Keen winds.

Synonym:
cutting, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, piercing, stabbing

source: wordnet30
having a sharp cutting edge or point(adj.all)

Example:
A keen blade.

source: wordnet30

verb (v)

express grief verbally(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
lament

source: wordnet30
To sharpen; to make cold.(verb)

source: webster1913
To wail as a keener does.(verb)

source: webster1913

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