Definition of point

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Point (n.) A fixed conventional place for reference, or zero of reckoning, in the heavens, usually the intersection of two or more great circles of the sphere, and named specifically in each case according to the position intended; as, the equinoctial points; the solstitial points; the nodal points; vertical points, etc. See Equinoctial Nodal..

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Stuck :: Stick (v. t.) A thrust with a pointed instrument; a stab.
Functionate :: Functionate (v. i.) To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
Stick-seed :: Stickler (v. t.) One who pertinaciously contends for some trifling things, as a point of etiquette; an unreasonable, obstinate contender; as, a stickler for ceremony..
Guidon :: Guidon (v. t.) A small flag or streamer, as that carried by cavalry, which is broad at one end and nearly pointed at the other, or that used to direct the movements of a body of infantry, or to make signals at sea; also, the flag of a guild or fraternity. In the United States service, each company of cavalry has a guidon..
Sortition :: Sortition (n.) Selection or appointment by lot.
Short-circuit :: Short-circuit (v. t.) To join, as the electrodes of a battery or dynamo or any two points of a circuit, by a conductor of low resistance..
Tangent :: Tangent (v. t.) A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function..
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..
Direct :: Direct (v. t.) To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance..
Pike :: Pike (n. & v.) A foot soldier's weapon, consisting of a long wooden shaft or staff, with a pointed steel head. It is now superseded by the bayonet..
Prickly :: Prickly (a.) Full of sharp points or prickles; armed or covered with prickles; as, a prickly shrub..
Beg :: Beg (v. t.) To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for..
Disappointing :: Disappointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disappoin.
Neck :: Neck (n.) the point where the base of the stem of a plant arises from the root.
Sharp :: Sharp (n.) A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps..
Prick :: Prick (v. i.) To aim at a point or mark.
Matador :: Matador (n.) The killer; the man appointed to kill the bull in bullfights.
Cinquefoil :: Cinquefoil (n.) An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc..
Transfix :: Transfix (v. t.) To pierce through, as with a pointed weapon; to impale; as, to transfix one with a dart..
Picket :: Picket (v. t.) To fortify with pointed stakes.
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