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point
(p//Oi//nt )

noun (n)

  • a geometric element that has position but no extension(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    A point is defined by its coordinates.
    source: wordnet30
  • the precise location of something; a spatially limited location(noun.location)
    Example:
    She walked to a point where she could survey the whole street.
    source: wordnet30
  • a brief version of the essential meaning of something(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Get to the point.
    He missed the point of the joke.
    Life has lost its point.
    source: wordnet30
  • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    A point of information.
    Synonym:
    detail, item
    source: wordnet30
  • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    degree, level, stage
    source: wordnet30
  • an instant of time(noun.time)
    Example:
    At that point I had to leave.
    Synonym:
    point in time
    source: wordnet30
  • the object of an activity(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    What is the point of discussing it?.
    source: wordnet30
  • a V shape(noun.shape)
    Example:
    The cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points.
    Synonym:
    peak, tip
    source: wordnet30
  • a very small circular shape(noun.shape)
    Example:
    A row of points.
    Synonym:
    dot
    source: wordnet30
  • the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest(noun.quantity)
    Example:
    He scored 20 points in the first half.
    A touchdown counts 6 points.
    source: wordnet30
  • a promontory extending out into a large body of water(noun.object)
    Example:
    They sailed south around the point.
    source: wordnet30
  • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The main point on the agenda was taken up first.
    Synonym:
    item
    source: wordnet30
  • a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect(noun.linkdef)
    source: wordnet30
  • an outstanding characteristic(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    His acting was one of the high points of the movie.
    Synonym:
    spot
    source: wordnet30
  • sharp end(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He stuck the point of the knife into a tree.
    He broke the point of his pencil.
    source: wordnet30
  • any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass(noun.linkdef)
    Example:
    He checked the point on his compass.
    Synonym:
    compass point
    source: wordnet30
  • a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch(noun.quantity)
    source: wordnet30
  • one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan(noun.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    full point, full stop, period, stop
    source: wordnet30
  • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The point of the arrow was due north.
    Synonym:
    head
    source: wordnet30
  • the dot at the left of a decimal fraction(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    decimal point, percentage point
    source: wordnet30
  • the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    pointedness
    Antonym:
    unpointedness
    source: wordnet30
  • a distinguishing or individuating characteristic(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    He knows my bad points as well as my good points.
    source: wordnet30
  • the gun muzzle's direction(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He held me up at the point of a gun.
    Synonym:
    gunpoint
    source: wordnet30
  • a wall socket(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    power point
    source: wordnet30
  • a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    breaker point, distributor point
    source: wordnet30
  • That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing instrument, as a needle or a pin.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A pointed piece of quill or bone covered at one end with vaccine matter; -- called also vaccine point.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively(verb.communication)
    Example:
    He pointed to the empty parking space.
    Synonym:
    designate, indicate, show
    source: wordnet30
  • be oriented(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The weather vane points North.
    The dancers toes pointed outward.
    Synonym:
    orient
    source: wordnet30
  • direct into a position for use(verb.competition)
    Example:
    Point a gun.
    Synonym:
    charge, level
    source: wordnet30
  • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, steer
    source: wordnet30
  • be a signal for or a symptom of(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Her behavior points to a severe neurosis.
    Synonym:
    bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal
    source: wordnet30
  • sail close to the wind(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    luff
    source: wordnet30
  • mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • mark with diacritics(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Point the letter.
    source: wordnet30
  • mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • be positionable in a specified manner(verb.competition)
    Example:
    The gun points with ease.
    source: wordnet30
  • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    aim, direct, place, target
    source: wordnet30
  • indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The dog pointed the dead duck.
    source: wordnet30
  • give a point to(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    sharpen, taper
    source: wordnet30
  • repair the joints of bricks(verb.change)
    Example:
    Point a chimney.
    Synonym:
    repoint
    source: wordnet30
  • To appoint.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end; as, to point a dart, or a pencil. Used also figuratively; as, to point a moral.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; -- with at.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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