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Definition of point

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Point (n.) A dot placed at the right hand of a note, to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half, as to make a whole note equal to three half notes, a half note equal to three quarter notes..

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Junction :: "Junction (n.) The place or point of union, meeting, or junction; specifically, the place where two or more lines of railway meet or cross..

Poulaine :: Poulaine (n.) A long pointed shoe. See Cracowes.

Dispensation :: Dispensation (n.) That which is dispensed, dealt out, or appointed; that which is enjoined or bestowed.

Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A drinking glass, without a foot or stem; -- so called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure..

Exorbitant :: Exorbitant (a.) Departing from an orbit or usual track; hence, deviating from the usual or due course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; excessive; extravagant; enormous; inordinate; as, exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant charges, demands, or claims..

Pick :: Pick (n.) A sharp-pointed tool for picking; -- often used in composition; as, a toothpick; a picklock..

Augmentation :: Augmentation (n.) In counterpoint and fugue, a repetition of the subject in tones of twice the original length..

Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The 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..

False :: False (superl.) Not according with truth or reality; not true; fitted or likely to deceive or disappoint; as, a false statement..

Meridian :: Meridian (a.) Hence: The highest point, as of success, prosperity, or the like; culmination..

Tractrix :: Tractrix (n.) A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.

Lily :: Lily (n.) That end of a compass needle which should point to the north; -- so called as often ornamented with the figure of a lily or fleur-de-lis.

Consul :: Consul (n.) An official commissioned to reside in some foreign country, to care for the commercial interests of the citizens of the appointing government, and to protect its seamen..

Date :: Date (n.) The point of time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time; epoch; as, the date of a battle..

Springer :: Springer (n.) The impost, or point at which an arch rests upon its support, and from which it seems to spring..

Thermobarometer :: Thermobarometer (n.) An instrument for determining altitudes by the boiling point of water.

Intersection :: Intersection (n.) The point or line in which one line or surface cuts another.

Name :: Name (n.) To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding..

Spiculate :: Spiculate (v. t.) To sharpen to a point.

Entail :: Entail (n.) To appoint hereditary possessor.