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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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..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act or process of measuring, at the various distances from the surface of a block of marble, the surface of a future piece of statuary; also, a process used in cutting the statue from the artist's model..
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..
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..
Upright :: Upright (a.) In an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical, or nearly vertical; pointing upward; as, an upright tree..
Remonstrance :: Remonstrance (n.) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration.
Pointing :: Pointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Poin.
Brick :: Brick (v. t.) To imitate or counterfeit a brick wall on, as by smearing plaster with red ocher, making the joints with an edge tool, and pointing them..
Designation :: Designation (n.) The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
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.
Disappointment :: Disappointment (n.) The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration..
Indicative :: Indicative (a.) Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
Referential :: Referential (a.) Containing a reference; pointing to something out of itself; as, notes for referential use..
Point :: Point (n.) To give particular prominence to; to designate in a special manner; to indicate, as if by pointing; as, the error was pointed out..
Fleche :: Fleche (n.) A simple fieldwork, consisting of two faces forming a salient angle pointing outward and open at the gorge..
Iridosmium :: Iridosmium (n.) The native compound of iridium and osmium. It is found in flattened metallic grains of extreme hardness, and is often used for pointing gold pens..
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..
Steely :: Steeling (n.) The process of pointing, edging, or overlaying with steel; specifically, acierage. See Steel, v..
Serrated :: Serrated (a.) Beset with teeth pointing forwards or upwards; as, serrate leaves..
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