Point

Point Point (point), v. i. 1. To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; -- with at. [1913 Webster]

Now must the world point at poor Katharine. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Point at the tattered coat and ragged shoe. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. To indicate the presence of game by fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do. [1913 Webster]

He treads with caution, and he points with fear. --Gay. [1913 Webster]

3. (Med.) To approximate to the surface; to head; -- said of an abscess. [1913 Webster]

{To point at}, to treat with scorn or contempt by pointing or directing attention to.

{To point well} (Naut.), to sail close to the wind; -- said of a vessel. [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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Synonyms:

Sharp end, Sharpen, make pointed / Characteristic, peculiarity, salient trait / Mark (as of punctuation), character, stop / Dot, speck / Sally, witticism, flash of wit, lively turn of thought, epigram, quip, quirk, jeu d'esprit / Poignancy, sting / Lace worked by the needle, point-lace, needle-lace / Cape, headland, projection, promontory, naze, Aim, level, direct / Moment, instant, period, verge, eve, Indicate, designate, show, point out, direct attention to / Spot, place, station, stage, Punctuate / Degree, grade, state, condition, rank / Object, end, aim, purpose, design / Punctilio, nicety, pique, trifling concern / Question, position, thesis, theme, proposition, text, subject-matter, moot point / Respect, particular aspect, matter, single thing

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Point — Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point — may refer to the following: Contents 1 Business and finance 2 Engineering 3 Entertainment … Wikipedia
Point — hat verschiedene Urspünge: Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Bedeutung im Deutschen 2 Verwendung in Begriffen französischen und englischen Ursprungs 3 Einzelnachweise 4 Si … Deutsch Wikipedia
Point — (point), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pointed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pointing}.] [Cf. F. pointer. See {Point}, n.] 1. 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point.P — Point P Groupe Point.P Siège social Paris 19 … Wikipédia en Français
Point — (point), v. t. & i. To appoint. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point 24 — Pays Luxembourg Langue Français, Allemand, Portugais Périodicité Quotidien Format Berlinois … Wikipédia en Français
POINT — s. m. Piqûre qui se fait dans de l étoffe avec une aiguille enfilée de soie, de laine, de fil, etc. Il n y a qu un point ou deux à faire pour recoudre cela. Faire un point d aiguille. Faire un point à une chemise qui est décousue. Il se dit… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
POINT — n. m. Action de piquer dans un tissu avec une aiguille enfilée ou Résultat de cette action. Il n’y a qu’un point ou deux à faire pour recoudre cela. Faire un point d’ourlet. Faire un point à une chemise qui est décousue. Il se dit aussi de… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
Point — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Point », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Le terme point est utilisé dans divers domaines … Wikipédia en Français

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