Sharps

[ shahrps ]

noun

1. a single-shot, lever-action breechloader rifle patented in the U.S. in 1848 and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1850s.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sharps¹

After Christian Sharps (1811–74), U.S. gunsmith, who invented it

Example Sentences

Jay Kornegay, vice president of the Westgate race and sports operations, said roughly 80% bets on the Chiefs was driven by casual gamblers, but that a number of six-digit bets from the so-called sharps on San Francisco caused the line to move back up.

From Seattle Times

Professional bettors, otherwise known as sharps, affect betting lines for all sports.

From Seattle Times

Langston Sharps, 33, Southeast, was shot on the 2800 block of Hartford Street Southeast around 12:15 p.m. on July 3.

From Washington Times

In a letter to supporters published on Telegram on Sunday, Girkin, whose nom de guerre is Strelkov, said: "I understand perfectly well that in the current situation in Russia, participating in the presidential campaign is like sitting down at a table to play with card sharps."

From BBC

"I understand perfectly well that in the current situation in Russia, participating in the presidential campaign is like sitting down at a table to play with card sharps," Girkin said in a letter published by his account on Telegram.

From Reuters