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point

/pɔɪnt/

[/pɔɪnt/]

to show with a finger

Beginnerverb

Definition

To point means to show where something is by holding out your finger toward it.

Example

She pointed at the bird in the tree.

She pointed at the bird in the tree.

Etymology

From Old French 'pointe', from Latin 'punctum' meaning a small hole.

How & Where It’s Used

Common verb for showing direction with the hand.

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