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1point to/toward — [phrasal verb] point to/toward (someone or something) : to show that something is true or probably true All the evidence points to him as the murderer. [=all the evidence indicates that he is the murderer] Her symptoms point to diabetes. [=her… …
2point — point1 [ pɔınt ] noun *** ▸ 1 idea/opinion/reason ▸ 2 aspect/feature ▸ 3 particular time ▸ 4 particular place ▸ 5 unit (for game score) ▸ 6 area of light/color ▸ 7 sharp end of something ▸ 8 piece of land ▸ 9 decimal point ▸ 10 direction on… …
3Toward Point — is the southern extremity of the Cowal peninsula, Argyll, Scotland. A lighthouse is situated here and the village of Toward is adjacent. External links * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/whereilive/images/strathclyde/epostcards/toward.jpgA picture… …
4Point-blank — a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; said of language; as, a point blank assertion. [1913 Webster] {Point blank range}, the extent of the appare …
5Point-blank range — Point blank Point blank , a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; said of language; as, a point blank assertion. [1913 Webster] {Point blank range} …
6Point-blank shot — Point blank Point blank , a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; said of language; as, a point blank assertion. [1913 Webster] {Point blank range} …
7point — [point] n. [OFr, dot, prick < L punctum, dot, neut. of punctus, pp. of pungere, to prick (< IE base * peuĝ , *peuk̑, to prick, jab > Ger fichte, spruce tree, L pugil, boxer, pugnus, fist); also < OFr pointe, sharp end < ML puncta… …
8Toward — ( gd. Tollard) is a village near Dunoon at the southern tip of the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Nearby is Castle Toward, a former country house built close to the ruined Toward Castle. Now an outdoor education centre, its grounds …
9Point Pleasant Park — is a large, partially forested area at the southern tip of Halifax peninsula. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and a well preserved eighteenth century Martello tower can be found there. The park is a popular recreational spot for… …
10Point — (point), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pointed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pointing}.] [Cf. F. pointer. See {Point}, n.] 1. To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end; as, to point a dart, or a pencil. Used also figuratively; as …
