verbπShareTo extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it."The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "directioncommunicationactionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw attention to something or indicate a direction."The arrow of a compass points north"directioncommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo face in a particular direction."The teacher pointed the students to the correct answer on the board. "directionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim."to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort"directionactionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end."to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral"actionmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate a probability of something."The teacher pointed to a high probability of success for the students in the upcoming exam. "possibilityoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repair mortar."The stonemason pointed the cracks in the old church wall to make it stronger. "architecturebuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface."The construction workers pointed the cracks in the new classroom wall to make it smooth and strong. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool."The stonemason pointed the rough surface of the monument with a sharp chisel. "technicalactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction."If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator."directioncommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point."The teacher pointed the decimal in the problem to show where the whole number ends and the fractional part begins. "mathcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with diacritics."The teacher pointed the vowels in the Spanish word with little marks above and below them. "grammarlanguagelinguisticswritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate."to point a composition"grammarwritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory."The computer program pointed to the specific cell in memory containing the student's test score. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name."The web administrator pointed the domain name "myfamilypictures.com" to the correct IP address. "internetcomputingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail close to the wind."The sailboat expertly pointed into the strong wind, barely moving but staying on course. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do."The hunting dog pointed at the rabbit, its gaze fixed and unwavering. "animalsportgameactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head."The infected spot on her arm pointed, and the doctor decided it was time for a drainage procedure. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to."The teacher pointed out the mistake in my essay, giving it more emphasis. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appoint."The school principal pointed a new teacher to lead the seventh-grade class. "governmentpoliticsjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSharp, barbed; not dull."The warrior brandished a pointed spear."appearancestylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities."The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat."animalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic."The teacher's pointed comments about John's poor performance hurt his feelings. "attitudecommunicationnegativecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading