Sharply strike (5)
I believe the answer is:
smack
This clue could be a double definition.
'sharply' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adverbs. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'strike' is the second definition.
(both can mean to hit)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for smack that I've seen before include "Hit - kiss - fishing boat - heroin" , "Hit - drug" , "Sharp blow; sailing boat" , "Sharp taste" , "box" .)