'sharp-tipped' originates from the combination of 'sharp' and 'tip,' where 'sharp' meant 'having a fine point or edge' and 'tip' referred to 'the pointed or rounded end of something.'

'sharp' and 'tip' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'sharp-tipped' is a modern English formation.

Initially, 'sharp' and 'tip' had separate meanings, but their combination into 'sharp-tipped' specifically describes objects with pointed ends.