point
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1. a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | contact, tangency, |
| definition | : | (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact (noun.artifact) |
2. sharp end (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | end, terminal, |
| definition | : | either extremity of something that has length (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | arrowhead, |
| definition | : | the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | barb, |
| definition | : | a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | barb, |
| definition | : | the pointed part of barbed wire (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cusp, |
| definition | : | point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | diamond point, |
| definition | : | a very hard small point made from a diamond (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nib, pen nib, |
| definition | : | the writing point of a pen (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pike, |
| definition | : | a sharp point (as on the end of a spear) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pinpoint, |
| definition | : | the sharp point of a pin (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spike, |
| definition | : | each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves) (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | awl, |
| definition | : | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | ice pick, icepick, |
| definition | : | pick consisting of a steel rod with a sharp point; used for breaking up blocks of ice (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | knife, |
| definition | : | edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | needle, |
| definition | : | a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | pencil, |
| definition | : | a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | pin, |
| definition | : | a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things (noun.artifact) |
3. a wall socket (noun.artifact)
4. the gun muzzle's direction (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | gun muzzle, muzzle, |
| definition | : | the open circular discharging end of a gun (noun.artifact) |
5. an outstanding characteristic (noun.attribute)
6. a distinguishing or individuating characteristic (noun.attribute)
| hyponym | : | selling point, |
| definition | : | a characteristic of something that is up for sale that makes it attractive to potential customers (noun.attribute) |
7. the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | taper, |
| definition | : | the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) (noun.attribute) |
8. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | fact, |
| definition | : | a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | minutia, |
| definition | : | a small or minor detail (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | regard, respect, |
| definition | : | (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | sticking point, |
| definition | : | a point at which an impasse arises in progress toward an agreement or a goal (noun.cognition) |
9. a geometric element that has position but no extension (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | attracter, attractor, |
| definition | : | (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | intercept, |
| definition | : | the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis (noun.cognition) |
10. the object of an activity (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
11. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | agenda item, |
| definition | : | one of the items to be considered (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | incidental, |
| definition | : | an item that is incidental (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | inventory item, |
| definition | : | an item listed in an inventory (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | line item, |
| definition | : | an item in an appropriation bill (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | news item, |
| definition | : | an item in a newspaper (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | place, position, |
| definition | : | an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | list, listing, |
| definition | : | a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) (noun.communication) |
12. a brief version of the essential meaning of something (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | bottom line, |
| definition | : | the decisive point (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | rallying point, |
| definition | : | a point or principle on which scattered or opposing groups can come together (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | talking point, |
| definition | : | an especially persuasive point helping to support an argument or discussion (noun.communication) |
13. the dot at the left of a decimal fraction (noun.communication)
14. a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | mark, |
| definition | : | a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
15. a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | punctuation, punctuation mark, |
| definition | : | the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | suspension point, |
| definition | : | (usually plural) one of a series of points indicating that something has been omitted or that the sentence is incomplete (noun.communication) |
16. the precise location of something; a spatially limited location (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | location, |
| definition | : | a point or extent in space (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | punctum, |
| definition | : | (anatomy) a point or small area (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | mcburney's point, |
| definition | : | a point one third of the way along a line drawn from the hip to the umbilicus; the point of maximum sensitivity in acute appendicitis (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | node, |
| definition | : | (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | antinode, |
| definition | : | (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | celestial point, |
| definition | : | a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | center, centre, midpoint, |
| definition | : | a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | crinion, trichion, |
| definition | : | point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | chokepoint, |
| definition | : | a point of congestion or blockage (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | corner, |
| definition | : | the point where two lines meet or intersect (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | crossing, |
| definition | : | a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | focus, |
| definition | : | a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | ground zero, |
| definition | : | the point of detonation (or above or below) of a nuclear weapon (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | hot spot, hotspot, |
| definition | : | a point of relatively intense heat or radiation (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | midair, |
| definition | : | some point in the air; above ground level (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | abutment, |
| definition | : | point of contact between two objects or parts (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | place, position, |
| definition | : | the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | position, |
| definition | : | the appropriate or customary location (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | pressure point, |
| definition | : | any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | corner, |
| definition | : | the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
| definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | vanishing point, |
| definition | : | the point beyond which something disappears or ceases to exist (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | focal point, focus, |
| definition | : | a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | hilum, |
| definition | : | the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle (noun.plant) |
| hyponym | : | focal point, focus, nidus, |
| definition | : | a central point or locus of an infection in an organism (noun.state) |
17. a promontory extending out into a large body of water (noun.object)
18. one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | loan, |
| definition | : | the temporary provision of money (usually at interest) (noun.possession) |
19. the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest (noun.quantity)
| hypernym | : | unit, unit of measurement, |
| definition | : | any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | advantage, |
| definition | : | (tennis) first point scored after deuce (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | set point, |
| definition | : | (tennis) the final point needed to win a set in tennis (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | match point, |
| definition | : | (tennis) the final point needed to win a match (especially in tennis) (noun.quantity) |
| part meronym | : | score, |
| definition | : | a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest (noun.quantity) |
20. a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch (noun.quantity)
| part meronym | : | em, pica, pica em, |
| definition | : | a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing (noun.quantity) |
21. a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect (noun.linkdef)
| hypernym | : | relevance, relevancy, |
| definition | : | the relation of something to the matter at hand (noun.linkdef) |
22. any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass (noun.linkdef)
| hypernym | : | direction, |
| definition | : | the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | nbe, north by east, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | nebn, northeast by north, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point north of northeast (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | nebe, northeast by east, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point east of northeast (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | east northeast, ene, |
| definition | : | the compass point midway between northeast and east (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | east by north, ebn, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point north of due east (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | east by south, ebs, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point south of due east (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | east southeast, ese, |
| definition | : | the compass point midway between east and southeast (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | sebe, southeast by east, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point east of southeast (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | sebs, southeast by south, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point south of southeast (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | sbe, south by east, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point east of due south (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | sbw, south by west, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point west of due south (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | southwest by south, swbs, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point south of southwest (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | southwest by west, swbw, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point west of southwest (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | west southwest, wsw, |
| definition | : | the compass point midway between west and southwest (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | wbs, west by south, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point south of due west (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | wbn, west by north, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point north of due west (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | west northwest, wnw, |
| definition | : | the compass point midway between west and northwest (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | northwest by west, nwbw, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point west of northwest (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | northwest by north, nwbn, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point north of northwest (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | nbw, north by west, |
| definition | : | the compass point that is one point west of due north (noun.linkdef) |
23. a V shape (noun.shape)
| hyponym | : | widow's peak, |
| definition | : | a V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | cusp, |
| definition | : | small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | head, |
| definition | : | the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates) (noun.state) |
| part meronym | : | alpenstock, |
| definition | : | a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | arrowhead, |
| definition | : | the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | knife, |
| definition | : | a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | pencil, |
| definition | : | a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | blade, brand, steel, sword, |
| definition | : | a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cone, cone shape, conoid, |
| definition | : | a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point (noun.shape) |
24. a very small circular shape (noun.shape)
| hypernym | : | disc, disk, saucer, |
| definition | : | something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate (noun.shape) |
25. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | state, |
| definition | : | the way something is with respect to its main attributes (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | ladder, |
| definition | : | ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, tiptop, top, |
| definition | : | the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | extent, |
| definition | : | the point or degree to which something extends (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | plane, |
| definition | : | a level of existence or development (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | state of the art, |
| definition | : | the highest degree of development of an art or technique at a particular time (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | ultimacy, ultimateness, |
| definition | : | the state or degree of being ultimate; the final or most extreme in degree or size or time or distance, (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | quickening, |
| definition | : | the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | climax, |
| definition | : | the most severe stage of a disease (noun.state) |
26. an instant of time (noun.time)
| hypernym | : | amount, measure, quantity, |
| definition | : | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | distance, |
| definition | : | a remote point in time (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | date, particular date, |
| definition | : | a particular but unspecified point in time (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | deadline, |
| definition | : | the point in time at which something must be completed (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | arrival time, time of arrival, |
| definition | : | the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to arrive at a given destination (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | departure time, time of departure, |
| definition | : | the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to depart from a given point of origin (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | midterm, |
| definition | : | middle of an academic term or a political term in office (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | full term, term, |
| definition | : | the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | midterm, |
| definition | : | the middle of the gestation period (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | run-time, |
| definition | : | the time at which a (software or multimedia) program is run (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time, |
| definition | : | the time at which something is supposed to begin (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | middle, |
| definition | : | time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | end, ending, |
| definition | : | the point in time at which something ends (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | phase, phase angle, |
| definition | : | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | show time, |
| definition | : | the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | then, |
| definition | : | that time; that moment (noun.time) |
27. repair the joints of bricks (verb.change)
28. give a point to (verb.change)
| hyponym | : | acuminate, |
| definition | : | make sharp or acute; taper; make (something) come to a point (verb.change) |
29. be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | tell, |
| definition | : | let something be known (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate, |
| definition | : | indicate by signs (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | mark, |
| definition | : | designate as if by a mark (verb.communication) |
30. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | inform, |
| definition | : | impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | point, |
| definition | : | indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | finger, |
| definition | : | indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | reflect, |
| definition | : | manifest or bring back (verb.perception) |
31. indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | designate, indicate, point, show, |
| definition | : | indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication) |
32. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | aim, direct, take, take aim, train, |
| definition | : | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | address, |
| definition | : | direct a question at someone (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | home in, range in, zero in, |
| definition | : | direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids (verb.competition) |
33. direct into a position for use (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | aim, direct, take, take aim, train, |
| definition | : | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition) |
| verb group | : | point, |
| definition | : | be positionable in a specified manner (verb.competition) |
34. be positionable in a specified manner (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | be, |
| definition | : | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | charge, level, point, |
| definition | : | direct into a position for use (verb.competition) |
35. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact)
36. sail close to the wind (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | sail, |
| definition | : | travel on water propelled by wind (verb.motion) |
37. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dock, |
| definition | : | maneuver into a dock (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | sheer, |
| definition | : | cause to sheer (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pull over, |
| definition | : | steer a vehicle to the side of the road (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | helm, |
| definition | : | be at or take the helm of (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | crab, |
| definition | : | direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | navigate, |
| definition | : | direct carefully and safely (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | stand out, |
| definition | : | steer away from shore, of ships (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | starboard, |
| definition | : | turn to the right, of helms or rudders (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | conn, |
| definition | : | conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | navigate, pilot, |
| definition | : | act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | corner, tree, |
| definition | : | force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | park, |
| definition | : | maneuver a vehicle into a parking space (verb.motion) |
38. be oriented (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | lie, |
| definition | : | be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position (verb.stative) |
39. sharp end (noun.artifact)
40. the gun muzzle's direction (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | be positionable in a specified manner (verb.competition) |
41. the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip (noun.attribute)
| antonym | : | unpointedness, |
| definition | : | the property of having only a dull tip (if any) (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | pointed, |
| definition | : | having a point (adj.all) |
42. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | detail, |
| definition | : | provide details for (verb.communication) |
43. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list (noun.communication)
44. a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark with diacritics (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics (verb.contact) |
45. a V shape (noun.shape)
46. a very small circular shape (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | dot, |
| definition | : | mark with a dot (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | dot, |
| definition | : | make a dot or dots (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark with diacritics (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | constellate, dot, stud, |
| definition | : | scatter or intersperse like dots or studs (verb.stative) |
47. give a point to (verb.change)
| also | : | taper off, |
| definition | : | become smaller or less active (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | sharp end (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | taper, |
| definition | : | the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | point, pointedness, |
| definition | : | the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | peak, point, tip, |
| definition | : | a V shape (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | taper, |
| definition | : | a convex shape that narrows toward a point (noun.shape) |
48. be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | sign, signal, signaling, |
| definition | : | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicant, indication, |
| definition | : | something that serves to indicate or suggest (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indication, |
| definition | : | (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicator, |
| definition | : | a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication) |
49. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | cursor, pointer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | denotation, indication, |
| definition | : | the act of indicating or pointing out by name (noun.communication) |
50. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | aim, |
| definition | : | the action of directing something at an object (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
| definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | fair game, prey, quarry, target, |
| definition | : | a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence (noun.person) |
51. be positionable in a specified manner (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | cursor, pointer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | gunpoint, point, |
| definition | : | the gun muzzle's direction (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
52. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | full point, full stop, period, point, stop, |
| definition | : | a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dot, point, |
| definition | : | a very small circular shape (noun.shape) |
53. mark with diacritics (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | full point, full stop, period, point, stop, |
| definition | : | a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dot, point, |
| definition | : | a very small circular shape (noun.shape) |
54. mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | full point, full stop, period, point, stop, |
| definition | : | a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dot, point, |
| definition | : | a very small circular shape (noun.shape) |
55. sail close to the wind (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | luff, |
| definition | : | the act of sailing close to the wind (noun.act) |
56. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | maneuver, manoeuvre, play, |
| definition | : | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | guidance, steering, |
| definition | : | the act of guiding or showing the way (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | head, headway, |
| definition | : | forward movement (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | head, |
| definition | : | the front of a military formation or procession (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | forefront, head, |
| definition | : | the part in the front or nearest the viewer (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | aim, bearing, heading, |
| definition | : | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | guide, |
| definition | : | someone who shows the way by leading or advising (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | guide, usher, |
| definition | : | someone employed to conduct others (noun.person) |
57. be oriented (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
58. sharp end (noun.artifact)
59. the gun muzzle's direction (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | be positionable in a specified manner (verb.competition) |
60. the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip (noun.attribute)
| antonym | : | unpointedness, |
| definition | : | the property of having only a dull tip (if any) (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | pointed, |
| definition | : | having a point (adj.all) |
61. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | detail, |
| definition | : | provide details for (verb.communication) |
62. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list (noun.communication)
63. a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark with diacritics (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics (verb.contact) |
64. a V shape (noun.shape)
65. a very small circular shape (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | dot, |
| definition | : | mark with a dot (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | dot, |
| definition | : | make a dot or dots (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark with diacritics (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | constellate, dot, stud, |
| definition | : | scatter or intersperse like dots or studs (verb.stative) |
66. give a point to (verb.change)
| also | : | taper off, |
| definition | : | become smaller or less active (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | point, |
| definition | : | sharp end (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | taper, |
| definition | : | the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | point, pointedness, |
| definition | : | the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | peak, point, tip, |
| definition | : | a V shape (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | taper, |
| definition | : | a convex shape that narrows toward a point (noun.shape) |
67. be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | sign, signal, signaling, |
| definition | : | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicant, indication, |
| definition | : | something that serves to indicate or suggest (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indication, |
| definition | : | (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicator, |
| definition | : | a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication) |
68. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | cursor, pointer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | denotation, indication, |
| definition | : | the act of indicating or pointing out by name (noun.communication) |
69. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | aim, |
| definition | : | the action of directing something at an object (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
| definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | fair game, prey, quarry, target, |
| definition | : | a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence (noun.person) |
70. be positionable in a specified manner (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | cursor, pointer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | gunpoint, point, |
| definition | : | the gun muzzle's direction (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
71. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | full point, full stop, period, point, stop, |
| definition | : | a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dot, point, |
| definition | : | a very small circular shape (noun.shape) |
72. mark with diacritics (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | full point, full stop, period, point, stop, |
| definition | : | a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dot, point, |
| definition | : | a very small circular shape (noun.shape) |
73. mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | full point, full stop, period, point, stop, |
| definition | : | a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dot, point, |
| definition | : | a very small circular shape (noun.shape) |
74. sail close to the wind (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | luff, |
| definition | : | the act of sailing close to the wind (noun.act) |
75. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | maneuver, manoeuvre, play, |
| definition | : | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | guidance, steering, |
| definition | : | the act of guiding or showing the way (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | head, headway, |
| definition | : | forward movement (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | head, |
| definition | : | the front of a military formation or procession (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | forefront, head, |
| definition | : | the part in the front or nearest the viewer (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | aim, bearing, heading, |
| definition | : | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | guide, |
| definition | : | someone who shows the way by leading or advising (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | guide, usher, |
| definition | : | someone employed to conduct others (noun.person) |
76. be oriented (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
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