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Definition of point

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Point (n.) A fixed conventional place for reference, or zero of reckoning, in the heavens, usually the intersection of two or more great circles of the sphere, and named specifically in each case according to the position intended; as, the equinoctial points; the solstitial points; the nodal points; vertical points, etc. See Equinoctial Nodal..

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Point :: Point (v. t. & i.) To appoint.

Stick :: Stick (n.) To set with something pointed; as, to stick cards..

Arrive :: Arrive (v. i.) To reach a point by progressive motion; to gain or compass an object by effort, practice, study, inquiry, reasoning, or experiment..

Mission :: Mission (n.) Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.

Abietine :: Abietine (n.) A resinous obtained from Strasburg turpentine or Canada balsam. It is without taste or smell, is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol (especially at the boiling point), in strong acetic acid, and in ether..

Bushhammer :: Bushhammer (n.) A hammer with a head formed of a bundle of square bars, with pyramidal points, arranged in rows, or a solid head with a face cut into a number of rows of such points; -- used for dressing stone..

Degree :: Degree (n.) The point or step of progression to which a person has arrived; rank or station in life; position.

Whither :: Whither (adv.) To what point, degree, end, conclusion, or design; whereunto; whereto; -- used in a sense not physical..

Notable :: Notable (n.) One of a number of persons, before the revolution of 1789, chiefly of the higher orders, appointed by the king to constitute a representative body..

Nib :: Nib (n.) A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong.

Cuspidated :: Cuspidated (a.) Having a sharp end, like the point of a spear; terminating in a hard point; as, a cuspidate leaf..

Acuteness :: Acuteness (n.) The quality of being acute or pointed; sharpness; as, the acuteness of an angle..

Quinze :: Quinze (n.) A game at cards in which the object is to make fifteen points.

Duenna :: Duenna (n.) An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family..

Pericope :: Pericope (n.) A selection or extract from a book; especially (Theol.), a selection from the Bible, appointed to be read in the churches or used as a text for a sermon..

Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To take up, or replace by a piece belonging to the opposing player; -- said of a single unprotected piece on a point..

Terminate :: Terminate (v. i.) To be limited in space by a point, line, or surface; to stop short; to end; to cease; as, the torrid zone terminates at the tropics..

Donee :: Donee (n.) Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later use, one to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in modern use, one on whom a power is conferred for execution; -- sometimes called the appointor..

Tush :: Tush (n.) A long, pointed tooth; a tusk; -- applied especially to certain teeth of horses..

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane..