Point

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

a geometric element that has position but no extension

the precise location of something

a brief version of the essential meaning of something

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

an instant of time

the object of an activity

a V shape

a very small circular shape

the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest

a promontory extending out into a large body of water

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect

an outstanding characteristic

sharp end

any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass

a linear unit used to measure the size of type

one percent of the total principal of a loan

a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations

a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer

the dot at the left of a decimal fraction

the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip

a distinguishing or individuating characteristic

the gun muzzle's direction

a wall socket

a contact in the distributor

VERB

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing

be oriented

direct into a position for use

direct the course

be a signal for or a symptom of

sail close to the wind

mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics

mark with diacritics

mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes

be positionable in a specified manner

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle

give a point to

repair the joints of bricks

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