Pointing

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ verb noun

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

Definition

  1. (verb) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it. “It's rude to point at other people.”
  2. (verb) To draw attention to something or indicate a direction. “The arrow of a compass points north”
  3. (verb) To face in a particular direction.
  4. (verb) (sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim. “to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort”
  5. (verb) To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end. “to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral”
  6. (verb) To indicate a probability of something.
  7. (verb) To repair mortar.
  8. (verb) To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
  9. (verb) (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
  10. (verb) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction. “If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator.”
  11. (verb) To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
  12. (verb) To mark with diacritics.

Word stats

  • Pointing contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Pointing mean?

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

How many letters are in Pointing?

Pointing has 8 letters.

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