point

/pɔɪnt/ · noun

Meaning

A discrete division of something.
A sharp extremity.
One of the several different parts of the escutcheon.
A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
Lace worked by the needle.
To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
To face in a particular direction.
(sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
To indicate a probability of something.
To appoint.

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