verb Download 🔗Share To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it. Examples : "The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. " direction communication action sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To draw attention to something or indicate a direction. Examples : "The arrow of a compass points north" direction communication action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To face in a particular direction. Examples : "The teacher pointed the students to the correct answer on the board. " direction position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim. Examples : "to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort" direction action point Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end. Examples : "to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral" action material technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To indicate a probability of something. Examples : "The teacher pointed to a high probability of success for the students in the upcoming exam. " possibility outcome Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To repair mortar. Examples : "The stonemason pointed the cracks in the old church wall to make it stronger. " architecture building work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface. Examples : "The construction workers pointed the cracks in the new classroom wall to make it smooth and strong. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool. Examples : "The stonemason pointed the rough surface of the monument with a sharp chisel. " technical action industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction. Examples : "If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator." direction communication action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point. Examples : "The teacher pointed the decimal in the problem to show where the whole number ends and the fractional part begins. " math computing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mark with diacritics. Examples : "The teacher pointed the vowels in the Spanish word with little marks above and below them. " grammar language linguistics writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory. Examples : "The computer program pointed to the specific cell in memory containing the student's test score. " computing technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name. Examples : "The web administrator pointed the domain name "myfamilypictures.com" to the correct IP address. " internet computing technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sail close to the wind. Examples : "The sailboat expertly pointed into the strong wind, barely moving but staying on course. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do. Examples : "The hunting dog pointed at the rabbit, its gaze fixed and unwavering. " animal sport game action nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head. Examples : "The infected spot on her arm pointed, and the doctor decided it was time for a drainage procedure. " medicine body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to. Examples : "The teacher pointed out the mistake in my essay, giving it more emphasis. " communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Sharp, barbed; not dull. Examples : "The warrior brandished a pointed spear." appearance style character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share (of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic. Examples : "The teacher's pointed comments about John's poor performance hurt his feelings. " attitude communication negative character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading