Pointed is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for POINTED in dictionary:

VERB:
• POINT, to indicate direction with the finger
• indicate a particular time, direction, or reading
• direct or aim (something) at someone or something
• face or be turned in a particular direction
• (of a dog) indicate the presence of (game) by standing rigid while looking towards it.
• cite a fact or situation as evidence of something
• (of a fact or situation) indicate that (something) is likely to happen or be the case
• give force or emphasis to (words or actions)
• extend (the toes or feet) in line with the leg by tensing the foot and ankle in such a way as to form a point
• fill the joints of (brickwork or masonry) with smoothly finished mortar
• give a sharp, tapered point to
• insert points in (written text of Semitic languages).
• mark (Psalms) with signs for chanting.
• direct someone's attention towards something by extending one's finger or something held in one's hand
NOUN:
• the tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object
• a pointed flake or blade, especially one that has been worked.
• a dot or other punctuation mark, in particular a full stop.
• a decimal point
• a dot or small stroke used in Semitic languages to indicate vowels or distinguish particular consonants.
• a very small dot or mark
• a particular spot, place, or position in an area or on a map, object, or surface
• a particular moment in time or stage in a process
• the critical or decisive moment
• the verge or brink of (doing or being something)
• a stage or level at which a change of state occurs
• a socket in a wall for connecting a device to an electrical supply or communications network
• (in geometry) something having position but not spatial extent, magnitude, dimension, or direction, for example the intersection of two lines.
• a single item or detail in an extended discussion, list, or text
• an argument or idea
• the significant or essential element of something being planned or discussed
• advantage or purpose that can be gained from doing something
• relevance or effectiveness.
• a distinctive feature or characteristic, typically a good one, of a person or thing
• (in sports and games) a mark or unit of scoring awarded for success or performance
• a unit used in measuring value, achievement, or extent
• an advantage or success in an argument or discussion
• a unit of credit towards an award or benefit
• a percentage of the profits from a film or recording offered to certain people involved in its production.
• a unit of weight (2 mg) for diamonds.
• a unit of varying value, used in quoting the price of stocks, bonds, or futures.
• a value assigned to certain cards (4 points for an ace, 3 for a king, 2 for a queen, and 1 for a jack, sometimes with extra points for long or short suits) by a player in assessing the strength of their hand
• each of thirty-two directions marked at equal distances round a compass.
• a direction towards the horizon corresponding to the direction marked on a compass.
• the angular interval between two successive points of a compass, i.e. one eighth of a right angle (11° 15ʹ).
• unspecified places considered in terms of their direction from a specified place
• a narrow piece of land jutting out into the sea
• a junction of two railway lines, with a pair of linked tapering rails that can be moved laterally to allow a train to pass from one line to the other
• a unit of measurement for type sizes and spacing (in the UK and US 0.351 mm, in Europe 0.376 mm).
• a fielding position on the off side near the batsman.
• a fielder at the point position.
• either of two areas to the left and right of the net, just inside the blue line where it meets the boards.
• (in a motor vehicle) each of a set of electrical contacts in the distributor.
• a small leading party of an advanced guard of troops.
• the position at the head of a column or wedge of troops
• the extremities of an animal, typically a horse or cat, such as the face, paws, and tail of a Siamese cat
• a spot to which a straight run is made.
• a tagged piece of ribbon or cord used for lacing a garment or attaching a hose to a doublet.
• a short piece of cord at the lower edge of a sail for tying up a reef.
• the action or position of a dog in pointing
• an important phrase or subject, especially in a contrapuntal composition.
• the angular interval between two successive points of a compass, i.e. one eighth of a right angle (11° 15ʹ).
• the tip of a person's chin as a spot for a blow
• the prong of a deer's antler
• (in piquet) the longest suit in a player's hand, containing a specified number of up to eight cards.
• a position at the front of the court, usually manned by the guard who sets up the team's defence.
• a straight run
ADJECTIVE:
• having a sharp end
• Sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock.
• Characterized by sharpness, directness, or pithiness of expression; terse; epigrammatic; especially, directed to a particular person or thing.
• having a point
• direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

Words related to POINTED

fitche14 point7 pointedly15 pointedness14 pointing11 points8

Words that contain POINTED

appointed14 pointedly15 repointed12 unpointed12 mispointed15 outpointed13 pinpointed15 forepointed17 pointedness14 reappointed16 unappointed16 disappointed18 preappointed19 pointednesses16 needlepointed17 counterpointed19 disappointedly23

How to use POINTED in a sentence

• He kind of gasped and pointed to this room, and I looked in and saw Mr.
• There are things which might be better, as your Excellency has courteously pointed out to me, and the words have never been forgotten.
• The rifle is carried at will, except that the muzzle must be pointed up so as not to interfere with the other men.
• The peasant waved her flag and pointed down the track.
• Bill, after greetings, merely pointed to the break.
• We know that our early ancestors were a race of wretched cave-dwellers, and we believe that our still earlier ancestors were possessed of tails and pointed ears.
• Nixon called these evil folk by name and pointed to them.
• They pointed out the way he could remain in the service of his country and not be among the combat troops.
• Each of these methods will now be discussed, and their relative advantages pointed out.
• A part of the speech which pointed at the adoption of extraordinary measures to suppress insubordination, excited violent indignation among a large portion of the Irish members.
• A man of gallantry, as I know you are, you may regret that it should be a woman, and a beautiful woman, too, against whom the finger must be pointed.
• Governor Knott pointed out the exact spot where Barron and Decatur stood in the memorable duel in 1820, in which the latter was killed.
• Wills has pointed out in his delightful annotated collection of the Sir Roger de Coverley papers, was twice married, a barrister, Recorder of the City of Worcester, and M.
• Finally one of them raised his arm and pointed toward the hill.
• And he pointed to a thick smoke rising from the mill, the sheds, and the buildings at the poultry-yard.
• Nearly every windmill on the ranch on our circuit was pointed out, and we passed three of our four tanks, one of which was over half a mile in length.
• I made a bright joke on the latter place as it was pointed out to me by my Jersey friend, but it went for naught.
• In bringing the L around from front to back, or back to front, it should be carried as closely as possible to the calf of the R leg, the toe always well pointed down.
• Walking is sometimes recommended and the example of the camel is pointed out, the camel being a creature that can walk for days and days.
• He might have pointed out the singer to others, but, although he felt sure, he did not wish to be laughed at in case of mistake.
• His thoughts went to that hidden, inner office where he had found the pamphlets and the writing that pointed to Helen May as one of the band.
• Be that as it may, Mathias pointed out, and with less contempt than Joseph expected, that the day of judgment and philosophy had nothing in common.
• At last he heard Edith draw a quick breath, and lifting his head he looked where she pointed.
• He ordered it sent to her, much to the surprise of the clerk, who pointed out that it was usual to present such things in person.
• But passages might be pointed out, in which the rude minstrel has melted in natural pathos, or risen into rude energy.
• William also spied it and stopped still, his long left ear pointed that way, his broken right ear dropping over his eye.
• Touching Mary Carmichael on the shoulder, he pointed to a white tent and the remains of a camp-fire.

Similar words containing POINT without suffix ed

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