point
/pɔɪnt/ verb A2- To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it. · It's rude to point at other people.
- To draw attention to something or indicate a direction. · The arrow of a compass points north· The skis were pointing uphill.
- To face in a particular direction.
- To direct toward an object; to aim. · to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort
- To 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
- To indicate a probability of something.
- To repair mortar.
- To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
He/she/it points · Past pointed · Past participle pointed · -ing form pointing
Verb forms
- Base form
- point
- He/she/it
- points
- Past
- pointed
- Past participle
- pointed
- -ing form
- pointing
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
Dorothy was going to ask another question, but just then the Munchkins, who had been standing silently by, gave a loud shout and pointed to the corner of the house where the Wicked Witch had been lying.
Reynolds, pointing to another of the miniatures, “is my master--and very like him.
The butler had given an exclamation of astonishment and was pointing at the dead man’s outstretched hand.
See!” she continued, pointing to the corner of the house.
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