The Free Dictionarypoint pointn. A sharp or tapered end the point of a knife the point of the antenna. Windows-3.jpg' alt='Word 6 0 For Dos Er' title='Word 6 0 For Dos Er' />An object having a sharp or tapered end a stone projectile point. A tapering extension of land projecting into water a peninsula, cape, or promontory. Fonts In Adobe Font Folio 11. A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end. A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period. A decimal point. 7. Linguistics A vowel point. One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the blind. Full cast and credits, synopsis, and user comments. Online file conversion, covering a wide range of different image, document, music, video and compression formats. Free for files up to 100MB, and premium services. Point point n. 1. A sharp or tapered end the point of a knife the point of the antenna. An object having a sharp or tapered end a stone projectile point. A. 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Mathematicsa. A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location. An element in a geometrically described set. A place or locality considered with regard to its position connections to Chicago and points west. A narrowly particularized and localized position or place a spot The troops halted at a point roughly 1,0. A specified degree, condition, or limit, as in a scale or course the melting point of a substance. Any of the 3. 2 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariners compass card that indicate direction. The interval of 1. A distinct condition or degree finally reached the point of exhaustion. The interval of time immediately before a given occurrence the verge on the point of resignation at the point of death. A specific moment in time At this point, we are ready to proceed. An objective or purpose to be reached or achieved, or one that is worth reaching or achieving What is the point of discussing this issue further The major idea or essential part of a concept or narrative You have missed the whole point of the novel. A significant, outstanding, or effective idea, argument, or suggestion Your point is well taken. A separate, distinguishing item or element a detail Diplomacy is certainly not one of his strong points. Your weak point is your constant need for approval. A quality or characteristic that is important or distinctive, especially a standard characteristic used to judge an animal. A single unit, as in counting, rating, or measuring. A unit of academic credit usually equal to one hour of class work per week during one semester. A numerical unit of academic achievement equal to a letter grade. Sports Games A unit of scoring or counting. A unit equal to one dollar, used to quote or state variations in the current prices of stocks or commodities. A unit equal to one percent, used to quote or state interest rates or shares in gross profits. One percent of the total principal of a loan, paid up front to the lender and considered separately from the interest. Music A phrase, such as a fugue subject, in contrapuntal music. Printing A unit of type size equal to 0. A jewelers unit of weight equal to 2 milligrams or 0. The act or an instance of pointing. The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog. A reconnaissance or patrol unit that moves ahead of an advance party or guard, or that follows a rear guard. The position occupied by such a unit or guard A team of Rangers were walking point at the outset of the operation. Sportsa. Either of two positions in ice hockey just inside the offensive zone near the boards, usually assumed by defenders attempting to keep the puck in the offensive zone. Basketball A position in the forecourt beyond the top of the key, usually taken by the point guard. In womens lacrosse, a defensive player who marks the opponent playing nearest to the goal the first home. An electrical contact, especially one in the distributor of an automobile engine. Chiefly British An electrical socket or outlet. The extremities of an animal, such as a cat or horse, especially when they differ in color from the rest of the coat. A movable rail, tapered at the end, such as that used in a railroad switch. The vertex of the angle created by the intersection of rails in a frog or switch. A ribbon or cord with a metal tag at the end, used to fasten clothing in the 1. To direct or aim point a weapon. See Synonyms at aim. To bring something to notice pointed out an error in their reasoning. To indicate the position or direction of pointed out the oldest buildings on the skyline. To sharpen a pencil, for example provide with a point. To separate with decimal points pointing off the hundredths place in a column of figures. To mark text with points punctuate. Linguistics To mark a consonant with a vowel point. To give emphasis to stress comments that simply point up flawed reasoning. To indicate the presence and position of game by standing immobile and directing the muzzle toward it. Used of a hunting dog. To fill and finish the joints of masonry with cement or mortar. To direct attention or indicate position with or as if with the finger. To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion All indications point to an early spring. To be turned or faced in a given direction aim. To indicate the presence and position of game. Used of a hunting dog. Nautical To sail close to the wind. Idioms beside the point Irrelevant to the matter at hand. Having relevance or pertinence. With reference to in the matter of In point of fact, I never lived at the address stated on the form. To consider or treat an action or activity as indispensable made a point of visiting their niece on the way home. To make an exception. Concerning or with relevance to the matter at hand remarks that were to the point rambled and would not speak to the point. Middle English, partly from Old French point, prick, mark, moment from Vulgar Latin punctum, from Latin pnctum, from neuter past participle of pungere, to prick and partly from Old French pointe, sharp end from Vulgar Latin uncta, from Latin pncta, from feminine past participle of pungere, to prick see peuk in Indo European roots. Printing, Lithography Bookbinding any dot or mark used in writing or printing, such as a decimal point or a full stop. Letters of the Alphabet Foreign short for vowel point. Tools a pin, needle, or other object having such a point. Mathematics mathsa. Physical Geography a promontory, usually smaller than a cape. I take your point. Zoology a distinctive characteristic or quality of an animal, esp one used as a standard in judging livestock. Zoology often plural any of the extremities, such as the tail, ears, or feet, of a domestic animal. Ballet ballet often plural the tip of the toes. General Sporting Terms a single unit for measuring or counting, as in the scoring of a game. Australian Rules Football Australian rules football an informal name for behind. Printing, Lithography Bookbinding printing a unit of measurement equal to one twelfth of a pica, or approximately 0. There are approximately 7. Banking Finance financea. Navigation nauticala. Cricket cricketa. Gambling, except Cards any of the numbers cast in the first throw in craps with which one neither wins nor loses by throwing them 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 1. Automotive Engineering either of the two electrical contacts that make or break the current flow in the distributor of an internal combustion engine. Railways often plural Brit a junction of railway tracks in which a pair of rails can be moved so that a train can be directed onto either of two lines. US and Canadian equivalent switch. Historical Terms often plural a piece of ribbon, cord, etc, with metal tags at the end used during the 1. Games, other than specified backgammon a place or position on the board. Military an aggressive position adopted in bayonet or sword drill.