Point
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NOUN
a geometric element that has position but no extension
the precise location of something
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time
the object of an activity
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
be oriented
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
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
repair the joints of bricks
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