point

/pˈɔɪnt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a geometric element that has position but no extension
“a point is defined by its coordinates”
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
“she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street”
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
“get to the point”
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
“several of the details are similar”
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
“a remarkable degree of frankness”
an instant of time
“at that point I had to leave”
the object of an activity
“what is the point of discussing it?”
a V shape
“the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points”
a very small circular shape
“a row of points”
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
“he scored 20 points in the first half”
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
“they sailed south around the point”
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
“he noticed an item in the New York Times”

verb

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
“I showed the customer the glove section”
be oriented
“The weather vane points North”
direct into a position for use
“point a gun”
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
be a signal for or a symptom of
“These symptoms indicate a serious illness”
sail close to the wind
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
mark with diacritics
“point the letter”
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
be positionable in a specified manner
“The gun points with ease”
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
“the dog pointed the dead duck”

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