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/pˈɔɪntəd/ /pˈɔɪnəd/ /pˈɔɪntɪd/ Listen

Pointed

adjective

Having a point.

Direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant. "A pointed allusion to what was going on" , "Another pointed look in their direction"

Point

verb

(past & past part. pointed; pres. part. pointing)

Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. Synonyms: designate, indicate, show. "He pointed to the empty parking space" , "He indicated his opponents"

Be oriented. Synonym: orient. "The dancers toes pointed outward"

Direct into a position for use. Synonyms: charge, level. "He charged his weapon at me"

Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. Synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, steer.

Be a signal for or a symptom of. Synonyms: bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal. "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis" , "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

Sail close to the wind. Synonym: luff.

Mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics.

Mark with diacritics.

Mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes.

10.

Be positionable in a specified manner.

11.

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. Synonyms: aim, direct, place, target. "Criticism directed at her superior" , "Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

12.

Indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle.

13.

Give a point to. Synonyms: sharpen, taper.

14.

Repair the joints of bricks. Synonym: repoint.