Definition of pointing

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Pointing (n.) The act of designating, as a position or direction, by means of something pointed, as a finger or a rod..

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Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of filling and finishing the joints in masonry with mortar, cement, etc.; also, the material so used..
It :: It (pron.) As a demonstrative, especially at the beginning of a sentence, pointing to that which is about to be stated, named, or mentioned, or referring to that which apparent or well known; as, I saw it was John..
Indication :: Indication (n.) Act of pointing out or indicating.
Designative :: Designative (a.) Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.
Pointingstock :: Pointingstock (n.) An object of ridicule or scorn; a laughingstock.
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of sharpening.
Indigitation :: Indigitation (n.) The act of pointing out as with the finger; indication.
Ordination :: Ordination (n.) The act of ordaining, appointing, or setting apart; the state of being ordained, appointed, etc..
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.
Direction :: Direction (n.) The pointing of a piece with reference to an imaginary vertical axis; -- distinguished from elevation. The direction is given when the plane of sight passes through the object.
Magnet :: Magnet (n.) The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also natural magnet..
Reentrant :: Reentrant (a.) Reentering; pointing or directed inwardds; as, a re/ntrant angle..
Direct :: Direct (v. t.) To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road..
Jointer :: Jointer (n.) A tool for pointing the joints in brickwork.
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it..
Insincere :: Insincere (a.) Disappointing; imperfect; unsound.
Disappointing :: Disappointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disappoin.
Referential :: Referential (a.) Containing a reference; pointing to something out of itself; as, notes for referential use..
Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting.
Styphnate :: Stylus (n.) A pen-shaped pointing device used to specify the cursor position on a graphics tablet.
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