 Re: What is the English word for the sign "#"?
As a supplement:
In British English, you call it a "hache" key (pronounced "hash"). You tend not to call it "sharp" except in a musical context. (And in music, # looks slightly different.)
If you call it "pound sign", it will probably confuse British people, as they don't use # for weight (which is a pity).
On a keyboard, * is indeed an asterisk; though on a phone numberpad, it's a "star".
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