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 was pointing to the map on the wall. "directioncommunicationsignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw attention to something or indicate a direction."The arrow of a compass points north"directioncommunicationactionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo face in a particular direction."The arrow on the sign is pointing to the parking lot. "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"directionactionpositionChat 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"actiontechnicalpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate a probability of something."The dark clouds and strong wind are pointing to a possible storm. "possibilityattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repair mortar."The bricklayer spent the afternoon pointing the gaps in the old wall to prevent water damage. "architecturebuildingChat 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 bricklayer is pointing the wall to make it stronger and look nicer. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool."The stonemason was pointing the limestone blocks to create a smooth, decorative finish. "technicalbuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction."If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator."directionactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point."The calculator is pointing the whole number 5 from the decimal part .25, showing 5.25. "mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with diacritics."The teacher pointed the vowels in the word "mountain" on the board. "languagewritinglinguisticsgrammarphoneticswordcommunicationmarkChat 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 is pointing to the location in memory where your saved document is stored. "computingtechnologytechnicalelectronicsmachinesignalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name."The IT team is pointing the new website domain to the company's server IP address. "computinginternettechnologysignalcommunicationtechnicaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail close to the wind."The sailboat was pointing sharply into the wind, making slow progress against the waves. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do."The pointer was rigidly pointing at the pheasant hidden in the tall grass, its body tense and unwavering. "animalsportnaturegameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head."The doctor said the abscess on his leg was finally pointing, meaning it was getting closer to the skin's surface and ready to be drained. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to."The teacher was pointing out the importance of good study habits to improve our grades. "communicationlanguageactionwaysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appoint."The boss is pointing Sarah to be the new team leader. "jobbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to point."The teacher's pointing at the map helped the students understand the route. "directionactioncommunicationsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually singular or collective, sometimes proscribed) Mortar that has been placed between bricks to hold them together."The brick wall needed new pointing because much of the old mortar had crumbled away. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or art of punctuating; punctuation."The messy, handwritten note lacked proper pointing, making it difficult to understand the instructions. "grammarwritinglanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rubbing off of the point of the wheat grain in the first process of high milling."The miller checked the pointing from the first break roll, ensuring minimal damage to the bran before the next stage of milling. "agriculturefoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of measuring, at the various distances from the surface of a block of marble, the surface of a future piece of statuary; also, a process used in cutting the statue from the artist's model."The sculptor meticulously continued the pointing, carefully transferring measurements from the clay model to the rough marble block. "artprocessactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
