Definition of point

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Point (n.) One of the points of the compass (see Points of the compass, below); also, the difference between two points of the compass; as, to fall off a point..

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Decucuminated :: Decucuminated (a.) Having the point or top cut off.
Steeler :: Steeler (n.) One who points, edges, or covers with steel..
Confirmation :: Confirmation (n.) The act of confirming or strengthening; the act of establishing, ratifying, or sanctioning; as, the confirmation of an appointment..
Labor :: Labor (v. t.) To prosecute, or perfect, with effort; to urge stre/uously; as, to labor a point or argument..
Swallow-tailed :: Swallow-tailed (a.) Having a tail like that of a swallow; hence, like a swallow's tail in form; having narrow and tapering or pointed skirts; as, a swallow-tailed coat..
Augmentation :: Augmentation (n.) In counterpoint and fugue, a repetition of the subject in tones of twice the original length..
Tryst :: Tryst (n.) To agree with to meet at a certain place; to make an appointment with.
Cross :: Cross (n.) Affiction regarded as a test of patience or virtue; trial; disappointment; opposition; misfortune.
Barbated :: Barbated (a.) Having barbed points.
Point :: Point (n.) An instrument which pricks or pierces, as a sort of needle used by engravers, etchers, lace workers, and others; also, a pointed cutting tool, as a stone cutter's point; -- called also pointer..
Rasp :: Rasp (v.) A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file..
Proceed :: Proceed (v. i.) To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another; as, to proceed with a story or argument..
Central :: Central (a.) Relating to the center; situated in or near the center or middle; containing the center; of or pertaining to the parts near the center; equidistant or equally accessible from certain points.
Proxy :: Proxy (n.) The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts.
Paragraph :: Paragraph (n.) A distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark /, but usually, by beginning the first sentence of the paragraph on a new line and at more than the usual distance from the margin..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Burin :: Burin (n.) The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To make sharp; to erect into a point; to raise, as something pointed; -- said especially of the ears of an animal, as a horse or dog; and usually followed by up; -- hence, to prick up the ears, to listen sharply; to have the attention and interest strongly engaged..
Extremely :: Extremely (adv.) In an extreme manner or state; in the utmost degree; to the utmost point; exceedingly; as, extremely hot or cold..
Prick :: Prick (v. i.) To aim at a point or mark.
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