sharpening
nounfeminine/ɐɡukɐˈduɾɐ/rare
a·gu·ca·du·ra
Definition
The action or effect of sharpening; making or becoming sharper, finer, or more pointed.
The sharpening of the pencil took only a few seconds.
The sharpening of the sound was due to a technical adjustment.
Etymology
Do verbo 'agucar' + sufixo '-dura' (formador de substantivos de ação).