Definition of pointing

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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..

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Disappointing :: Disappointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disappoin.
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..
Indication :: Indication (n.) Act of pointing out or indicating.
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..
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..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The rubbing off of the point of the wheat grain in the first process of high milling.
Pointing :: Pointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Poin.
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of filling and finishing the joints in masonry with mortar, cement, etc.; also, the material so used..
Bifarious :: Bifarious (a.) Pointing two ways, as leaves that grow only on opposite sides of a branch; in two vertical rows..
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.
Pointingstock :: Pointingstock (n.) An object of ridicule or scorn; a laughingstock.
Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting.
Reentrant :: Reentrant (a.) Reentering; pointing or directed inwardds; as, a re/ntrant angle..
Indicative :: Indicative (a.) Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
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.
Serrated :: Serrated (a.) Beset with teeth pointing forwards or upwards; as, serrate leaves..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of designating, as a position or direction, by means of something pointed, as a finger or a rod..
Constitution :: Constitution (n.) The act or process of constituting; the action of enacting, establishing, or appointing; enactment; establishment; formation..
Superior :: Superior (a.) Pointing toward the apex of the fruit; ascending; -- said of the radicle.
Designative :: Designative (a.) Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.
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