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The correct spelling is points.
How to pronounce points
/pɔɪnts/
nounIPA: /pɔɪnts/
Say it like: Poy-nts
The correct spelling is points. A discrete division of something. For example: "point de Venise; Brussels point"
Usage Examples
“point de Venise; Brussels point”
“The dog came to a point.”
“It's rude to point at other people.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A discrete division of something.
- 2.A sharp extremity.
- 3.One of the several different parts of the escutcheon.
- 4.A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- 5.A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
verb
- 1.To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- 2.To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
- 3.To face in a particular direction.
- 4.(sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.
- 5.To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
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