Scratching
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
Example sentence: Cricket often leaves you scratching your head.
Sharp
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: Exactly.In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.A note that is sharp in a particular key.The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic.Something which is sharp; usually used in the plural.A hypodermic needle.A scalpel or other edged instrument used in surgery.A dishonest person; a cheater.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Able to cut easily.Intelligent.Able to pierce easily; pointed.Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the name of the note followed by the symbol ♯).Higher in pitch than required.Having an intense, acrid flavour.Something sudden and intense.Illegal or dishonest.Exact, precise, accurate; keen.Offensive, critical, or acrimonious, as sharp criticism.Stylish or attractive.Observant; alert; acute.
Example sentence: March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path.