Definition of point

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Point (n.) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool..

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Perpendicular :: Perpendicular (a.) Exactly upright or vertical; pointing to the zenith; at right angles to the plane of the horizon; extending in a right line from any point toward the center of the earth.
Capot :: Capot (n.) A winning of all the tricks at the game of piquet. It counts for forty points.
Loop :: Loop (n.) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like..
Aspect :: Aspect (n.) Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass; as, a house has a southern aspect, that is, a position which faces the south..
Gore :: Gore (v. t.) To pierce or wound, as with a horn; to penetrate with a pointed instrument, as a spear; to stab..
Parley :: Parley (v. i.) To speak with another; to confer on some point of mutual concern; to discuss orally; hence, specifically, to confer orally with an enemy; to treat with him by words, as on an exchange of prisoners, an armistice, or terms of peace..
Admission :: Admission (n.) A fact, point, or statement admitted; as, admission made out of court are received in evidence..
Epigram :: Epigram (n.) A short poem treating concisely and pointedly of a single thought or event. The modern epigram is so contrived as to surprise the reader with a witticism or ingenious turn of thought, and is often satirical in character..
Steely :: Steeling (n.) The process of pointing, edging, or overlaying with steel; specifically, acierage. See Steel, v..
Ploughpoint :: Ploughpoint (n.) A detachable share at the extreme front end of the plow body.
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Stack :: Stack (a.) A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, usually of a nearly conical form, but sometimes rectangular or oblong, contracted at the top to a point or ridge, and sometimes covered with thatch..
Quinquarticular :: Quinquarticular (a.) Relating to the five articles or points; as, the quinquarticular controversy between Arminians and Calvinists..
Quatorze :: Quatorze (n.) The four aces, kings, queens, knaves, or tens, in the game of piquet; -- so called because quatorze counts as fourteen points..
Thither :: Thither (adv.) To that point, end, or result; as, the argument tended thither..
Quartering :: Quartering (a.) Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; -- said of waves or any moving object..
Multicuspidate :: Multicuspidate (a.) Having many cusps or points.
Sit :: Sit (v. t.) To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction..
Slate :: Slate (v. t.) To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment..
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