pointed

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

verb

  1. 1

    To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

    It's rude to point at other people.
  2. 2

    To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.

    The arrow of a compass points north
  3. 3

    To face in a particular direction.

  4. 4

    (sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.

    to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort
  5. 5

    To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.

    to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral
  6. 6

    To indicate a probability of something.

  7. 7

    To repair mortar.

  8. 8

    To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.

  9. 9

    (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.

  10. 10

    To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.

    If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator.
  11. 11

    To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.

  12. 12

    To mark with diacritics.

  13. 13

    To supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate.

    to point a composition
  14. 14

    To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.

  15. 15

    To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.

  16. 16

    To sail close to the wind.

    Bear off a little, we're pointing.
  17. 17

    To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.

  18. 18

    (of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head.

  19. 19

    To give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to.

verb

  1. 1

    To appoint.

adjective

  1. 1

    Sharp, barbed; not dull.

    The warrior brandished a pointed spear.
  2. 2

    In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.

    The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat.
  3. 3

    (of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic.

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