Ground and Obtuse

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Ground adjective - Having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something.

Usage example: a finely ground axe

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Obtuse is an antonym for ground.

Obtuse adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

Usage example: obtuse scissors designed so that young users will not cut themselves

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Ground is an antonym for obtuse.

Nearby Word: obtusely

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