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Meaning of point
noun
- A discrete division of something.
- A sharp extremity.
- One of the several different parts of the escutcheon.
- A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
verb
- To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it. Example: It's rude to point at other people.
- To draw attention to something or indicate a direction. Example: The arrow of a compass points north
- To face in a particular direction.
- (sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim. Example: to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort
- To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end. Example: to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral
verb
- To appoint.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.