Definition of point

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Point (n.) A mark of punctuation; a character used to mark the divisions of a composition, or the pauses to be observed in reading, or to point off groups of figures, etc.; a stop, as a comma, a semicolon, and esp. a period; hence, figuratively, an end, or conclusion..

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Peak :: Peak (v. i.) To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak..
Nibbed :: Nibbed (a.) Having a nib or point.
Diskless :: Diskless (a.) Having no disk; appearing as a point and not expanded into a disk, as the image of a faint star in a telescope..
Cut-off :: Cut-off (n.) The valve gearing or mechanism by which steam is cut off from entering the cylinder of a steam engine after a definite point in a stroke, so as to allow the remainder of the stroke to be made by the expansive force of the steam already let in. See Expansion gear, under Expansion..
Critical :: Critical (n.) Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis, turning point, or specially important juncture; important as regards consequences; hence, of doubtful issue; attended with risk; dangerous; as, the critical stage of a fever; a critical situation..
Aculeate :: Aculeate (a.) Having prickles, or sharp points; beset with prickles..
Mullet :: Mullet (n.) A star, usually five pointed and pierced; -- when used as a difference it indicates the third son..
Nodal :: Nodal (a.) Of the nature of, or relating to, a node; as, a nodal point..
Quill :: Quill (n.) A pen for writing made by sharpening and splitting the point or nib of the stock of a feather; as, history is the proper subject of his quill..
Converge :: Converge (v. t.) To cause to tend to one point; to cause to incline and approach nearer together.
Reach :: Reach (v. i.) To sail on the wind, as from one point of tacking to another, or with the wind nearly abeam..
Ordinable :: Ordinable (a.) Capable of being ordained or appointed.
Designation :: Designation (n.) The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
Noon :: Noon (n.) Hence, the highest point; culmination..
Orthocenter :: Orthocenter (n.) That point in which the three perpendiculars let fall from the angles of a triangle upon the opposite sides, or the sides produced, mutually intersect..
Comma :: Comma (n.) A character or point [,] marking the smallest divisions of a sentence, written or printed..
Extremity :: Extremity (n.) The utmost point; highest degree; most aggravated or intense form.
Name :: Name (n.) To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding..
Corner :: Corner (n.) The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal..
Stick :: Stick (n.) To fix on a pointed instrument; to impale; as, to stick an apple on a fork..
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