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Having a sharp point or edge
“The pointed end of the chisel is placed against the marble at the desired angle.”
Of, having, or covered in spines or sharp points or edges
“Prickles are actually pointed protuberances from a plant's epidermis.”
Cutting or incisive in nature
“Stevie makes his possibly pointed remark about the treachery of Italians.”
Relevant or important with regard to (a subject or matter)
“They make pointed observations about the unequal distribution of power in our society.”
Having the characteristics of an epigram
Full of, or evocative of, expression or emotion
Persuasive or forceful in speech or writing
Rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner
Having a rough or sharp texture or quality
Not disguised, plainly visible
Able to persuade or convince
Bitingly humorous or amusing
Having angles or sharp corners
Obvious or clearly noticeable
Projecting like a horn
Having a prominent or elongated beak-like structure
Significant in degree of importance or urgency
Expressing something forcibly and clearly
Thoroughly scrutinizing or inquisitive, especially in a disconcerting way
To have established a fact to be true
To have physically guided a person or animal
(point to) Past tense for to show as probable, or to call attention to
“In response to your question, all signs point to yes.”
Past tense for to direct or face in a specific direction
“She would point her camera towards the horizon, hoping to take the perfect photo of the sunset.”
Past tense for to give a point to
“It's time to point your blunt pencil.”
Past tense for to direct the attention of someone to
Past tense for to refer to something indirectly or by suggestion
Past tense for to make gestures or motions, as in speaking
Past tense for to call attention or refer (to)
Past tense for to protrude (out) and be visible
Past tense for to add punctuation to
Past tense for to lean or bend at an angle
Past tense for to erect or point upwards
Past tense for to become or make more intense
Past tense for to gradually turn or veer towards
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