Definition of point

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Point (v. i.) To approximate to the surface; to head; -- said of an abscess.

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Nappe :: Nappe (n.) Sheet; surface; all that portion of a surface that is continuous in such a way that it is possible to pass from any one point of the portion to any other point of the portion without leaving the surface. Thus, some hyperboloids have one nappe, and some have two..
Pricksong :: Pricksong (v. t.) Music written, or noted, with dots or points; -- so called from the points or dots with which it is noted down..
Palette :: Palette (n.) One of the plates covering the points of junction at the bend of the shoulders and elbows.
Radiant :: Radiant (n.) The luminous point or object from which light emanates; also, a body radiating light brightly..
Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting.
Punctual :: Punctual (a.) Consisting in a point; limited to a point; unextended.
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore..
Turn :: Turn (v. i.) Hence, to revolve as if upon a point of support; to hinge; to depend; as, the decision turns on a single fact..
Focal :: Focal (a.) Belonging to,or concerning, a focus; as, a focal point..
Berth :: Berth (n.) An allotted place; an appointment; situation or employment.
Brog :: Brog (v. t.) To prod with a pointed instrument, as a lance; also, to broggle..
At :: At (prep.) The relation of a point or position in a series, or of degree, rate, or value; as, with the thermometer at 80ยก; goods sold at a cheap price; a country estimated at 10,000 square miles; life is short at the longest..
Isothere :: Isothere (n.) A line connecting points on the earth's surface having the same mean summer temperature.
Circle :: Circle (n.) A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the center..
Designation :: Designation (n.) Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
Demonstrate :: Demonstrate (v. t.) To point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.
Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) The art of polyphony, or composite melody, i. e., melody not single, but moving attended by one or more related melodies..
Overrule :: Overrule (v. t.) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order..
Assigner :: Assigner (n.) One who assigns, appoints, allots, or apportions..
Barb :: Barb (n.) The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else..
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