Definition of point

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Point (n.) The mark made by the end of a sharp, piercing instrument, as a needle; a prick..

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Et Caetera :: Et caetera () Others of the like kind; and the rest; and so on; -- used to point out that other things which could be mentioned are to be understood. Usually abbreviated into etc. or &c. (&c).
Circular :: Circular (a.) repeating itself; ending in itself; reverting to the point of beginning; hence, illogical; inconclusive; as, circular reasoning..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To pierce slightly with a sharp-pointed instrument or substance; to make a puncture in, or to make by puncturing; to drive a fine point into; as, to prick one with a pin, needle, etc.; to prick a card; to prick holes in paper..
Steward :: Steward (n.) In Scotland, a magistrate appointed by the crown to exercise jurisdiction over royal lands..
Peck :: Peck (v.) Hence: To strike, pick, thrust against, or dig into, with a pointed instrument; especially, to strike, pick, etc., with repeated quick movements..
Piked :: Piked (a.) Furnished with a pike; ending in a point; peaked; pointed.
Conjugate :: Conjugate (a.) Presenting themselves simultaneously and having reciprocal properties; -- frequently used in pure and applied mathematics with reference to two quantities, points, lines, axes, curves, etc..
Crib :: Crib (n.) The discarded cards which the dealer can use in scoring points in cribbage.
Linguistically :: Linguistically (adv.) In a linguistic manner; from the point of view of a linguist.
Nip :: Nip (v. t.) To catch and inclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon..
Point :: Point (n.) That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing instrument, as a needle or a pin..
Tryster :: Tryster (n.) One who makes an appointment, or tryst; one who meets with another..
Pointer :: Pointer (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star..
Recapitulate :: Recapitulate (v. t.) To repeat, as the principal points in a discourse, argument, or essay; to give a summary of the principal facts, points, or arguments of; to relate in brief; to summarize..
Designation :: Designation (n.) The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
Foreappointment :: Foreappointment (n.) Previous appointment; preordinantion.
Ordain :: Ordain (v. t.) To set apart for an office; to appoint.
Cinquefoil :: Cinquefoil (n.) An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc..
Ploughpoint :: Ploughpoint (n.) A detachable share at the extreme front end of the plow body.
Stung :: Sting (v. t.) The point of an epigram or other sarcastic saying.
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