Pointing

Word POINTING
Character 8
Hyphenation point ing
Pronunciations /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Pointing"

What do we mean by pointing?

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

To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.

To face in a particular direction.

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

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

To indicate a probability of something.

To repair mortar.

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

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

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

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

To mark with diacritics.

To supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate.

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

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

To sail close to the wind.

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

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

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

Pointe is when a ballerina is dancing on the tips of her toes. Pointe is usually started when young ballet students are about 12 or 13. You need to have strong ankles, and good technique to be able to go on pointe. Urban Dictionary

The best kind of dance there is. Dancers have special shoes with flat toes to stand on. It requires an incredible amount of time, dedication, strength grace, and pure love of the art. It IS a sport, it IS just as hard as any other sport, and it WILL make you sweat, cry, and bleed. But if you really love it, like I do, you don't care about any of that. You care about the awesome people you meet, the amazing audiences, and the thrilling performances. Urban Dictionary

To be perfect; to satisfy; whatever it was, it met the person's standards Urban Dictionary

Being drunk; to the extent that you are too drunk to care and will therefore have a good time, but sober enough to be aware of what is going on at the time, and remember the night the following morning. Best state of mind to be in when on the pull. Urban Dictionary

A point is 100 mg of any given substance (.1 of a gram hence the name) Most commonly referenced when buying heroin, but is also used for any drug that is often sold in .1 amounts like crystal mdma. Urban Dictionary

The opposite of Pointless, when something is full of 'point' it is POINTFUL. Urban Dictionary

Relevant, pertinent, applicable, apposite, fitting, suitable Urban Dictionary

When something is ultimate perfection Urban Dictionary

Excellent, Without Imperfection, gorgeous, sexy Urban Dictionary

The point … Who knows … Led a merry dance and love to dance … My bad .., But the dancing continues All along .. and I’m not an angel .. my art it’s about how we treat each other It’s a fucking disgrace Society encourages this Nobody speaks out Not with any effect anyways Not really What will it take to turn haters .. disenfranchised.. broken .. abused .. Back into loving human beings .. I don’t actually know either Err and in the ideas guy … Fuck … Get a mirror boys and girls What you see ? Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Pointing

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The word "pointing" in example sentences

Now this case you were pointing out to me in your own book [_pointing to proofs_] -- Number forty-nine, Mrs. Copway. ❋ Henry Arthur Jones (1890)

Powers 'pointing toward estimates from various organizations, citing that thousands of Americans are losing their lives due to lack of health insurance yearly, smells the same as the White House pointing to jobs saved due to stimulus spending. commented ❋ Unknown (2009)

'tain't her's,' pointing to the corpse; 'nor' tain't his'n, 'pointing in the direction of Arthur's rooms;' as for her, I'm opposed to sendin 'to the poor-house another pauper.' ❋ Mary Jane Holmes (1866)

Do you see there, 'says he,' five ships lie at anchor '(pointing down the river a good way below the town),' and do you see ', says he,' eight or ten ships lie at the chain there, and at anchor yonder? 'pointing above the town). ❋ Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 (1935)

“Why would Iblis put a label pointing to where the people he kidnapped were being held?” ❋ Richard Doetsch (2010)

The Higher Criticism is a term pointing not to methods and results transcending ordinary intelligence, but to a study which aims "higher" than grammatical and textual questions considered as final. ❋ Unknown (1880)

A species’ name and the type specimen are intricately intertwined, Mayr explained; but with the name pointing to one site and the type to another, there was bound to be confusion, the last thing a taxonomist wants. ❋ Virginia Morell (1995)

Rev. JENKINS: Well, you're right in pointing out, and I've said earlier that I am frustrated on that general level. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And so Kleanthous looks set to be a lone voice in pointing out that an internal appointment like Burden, dedicated and effective grassroots administrator though he is, might not be the wisest choice from the point of view of a corporate governance. ❋ Matt Scott (2010)

For obvious reasons pointing is not resorted to in loose play as it is too dangerous, but it can be practiced when learning. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While technically a comedy, the film is both hopelessly chilling (there is no real way out for the doom humanity finds itself in, nor any humane way to prevent it) and uncommonly bold in pointing the finger directly at us. ❋ Scott Mendelson (2010)

This isn't a class war promulated by Real Change, although Harris and Real Change are certainly leaders in pointing out stupid ideas like this ordinance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Thank you to Publicola for being relentless in pointing out the bank-loving ways of the State Dems these past few weeks especially. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Former President Carter was entirely wrong in pointing us in this direction. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although you are right in pointing out that birds are dinosaurs, and dinosaurs are therefore not extinct, this in no way means pterosaurs are dinosaurs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Your [ankles] look strong enough to go on pointe," the teacher told Rebeeca. or "My pointe shoes are [Bloch] [Balance] European." ❋ Allie G. (2006)

She is [the best] pointe [dancer] I've ever [seen]. ❋ POINTEprincess (2007)

"[Damn], that [chicken] was on point!" ❋ Shawnte' (2008)

1:- Dude, I think I just hit the point 2:- what the fuck [man it's] only half 7 1:- It's gonna be a [sick night] broseph 2:- [Point five] ❋ Lord_Douche (2011)

jerry: yo u good i need [3 points] [dboy]: yea [come thru] ❋ Amphboy (2019)

Your [statement] was very [pointful]. ❋ Microphone "ceydn" Joe (2003)

Her [dream] was communicative and to the point. ❋ Balukan (2017)

*Guy [styles] [hair] really well* [Guy's] Friend 'daymn your hair is on point mate' ❋ Jason15300 (2015)

Look at [shorty] body, she's "[on point]" That [car] over there its "on point" ❋ Rich2333 (2007)

The point … of no return … And I haven’t even gone [war zone] yet Let alone nuclear Oh my … It’s a good job I still have love in my heart My words will define me And my upset Pity as [i would rather] teach the world to sing … lol .. in perfect harmony [I rest my case] … ❋ LetsTalkAboutX (2023)

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