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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Bifarious :: Bifarious (a.) Pointing two ways, as leaves that grow only on opposite sides of a branch; in two vertical rows..
Pointingstock :: Pointingstock (n.) An object of ridicule or scorn; a laughingstock.
Remonstrance :: Remonstrance (n.) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration.
Designation :: Designation (n.) The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
Runcinate :: Runcinate (a.) Pinnately cut with the lobes pointing downwards, as the leaf of the dandelion..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of filling and finishing the joints in masonry with mortar, cement, etc.; also, the material so used..
Jointer :: Jointer (n.) A tool for pointing the joints in brickwork.
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..
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.
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.
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..
Appointment :: Appointment (n.) The act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office or discharge a trust; as, he erred by the appointment of unsuitable men..
Parse :: Parse (n.) To resolve into its elements, as a sentence, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by government or agreement; to analyze and describe grammatically..
Upright :: Upright (a.) In an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical, or nearly vertical; pointing upward; as, an upright tree..
Indicative :: Indicative (a.) Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
Pointing :: Pointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Poin.
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..
Direction :: Direction (n.) The line or course upon which anything is moving or aimed to move, or in which anything is lying or pointing; aim; line or point of tendency; direct line or course; as, the ship sailed in a southeasterly direction..
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..
Serrated :: Serrated (a.) Beset with teeth pointing forwards or upwards; as, serrate leaves..
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