Synonyms: distributor point, breaker point, point
Definition: a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
Similar words: contact, tangency
Definition: (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
Usage: they forget to solder the contacts
Synonyms: point
Definition: sharp end
Usage: he stuck the point of the knife into a tree; he broke the point of his pencil
Definition: either extremity of something that has length
Usage: the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread; they rode to the end of the line; the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
Synonyms: point, power point
Definition: a wall socket
Similar words: wall plug, wall socket, outlet, electric outlet, electric receptacle, electrical outlet
Definition: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
Definition: the gun muzzle's direction
Usage: he held me up at the point of a gun
Similar words: gun muzzle, muzzle
Definition: the open circular discharging end of a gun
Definition: an outstanding characteristic
Usage: his acting was one of the high points of the movie
Similar words: characteristic
Definition: a distinguishing quality
Synonyms: point
Definition: a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
Usage: he knows my bad points as well as my good points
Similar words: characteristic
Definition: a distinguishing quality
Synonyms: point, pointedness
Definition: the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
Similar words: taper
Definition: the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
Definition: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
Usage: several of the details are similar; a point of information
Similar words: fact
Definition: a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
Usage: first you must collect all the facts of the case
Synonyms: point
Definition: a geometric element that has position but no extension
Usage: a point is defined by its coordinates
Similar words: ingredient, constituent, component, element, factor
Definition: an abstract part of something
Usage: jealousy was a component of his character; two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony; the grammatical elements of a sentence; a key factor in her success; humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
Synonyms: point
Definition: the object of an activity
Usage: what is the point of discussing it?
Similar words: aim, object, objective, target
Definition: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
Usage: the sole object of her trip was to see her children
Definition: a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
Usage: he noticed an item in the New York Times; she had several items on her shopping list; the main point on the agenda was taken up first
Similar words: part, portion, constituent, component, component part
Definition: something determined in relation to something that includes it
Usage: he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript; the smaller component is hard to reach; the animal constituent of plankton
Synonyms: point
Definition: a brief version of the essential meaning of something
Usage: get to the point; he missed the point of the joke; life has lost its point
Similar words: significance, signification, meaning, import
Definition: the message that is intended or expressed or signified
Usage: what is the meaning of this sentence; the significance of a red traffic light; the signification of Chinese characters; the import of his announcement was ambiguous
Synonyms: point, percentage point, decimal point
Definition: the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
Similar words: mathematical notation
Definition: a notation used by mathematicians
Definition: a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
Usage: the point of the arrow was due north
Similar words: mark
Definition: a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
Usage: his answer was just a punctuation mark
Synonyms: period, full point, full stop, point, stop
Definition: a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
Usage: in England they call a period a stop
Similar words: punctuation, punctuation mark
Definition: the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
Synonyms: point
Definition: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
Usage: she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street
Similar words: location
Definition: a point or extent in space
Synonyms: point
Definition: a promontory extending out into a large body of water
Usage: they sailed south around the point
Similar words: promontory, foreland, head, headland
Definition: a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
Synonyms: point
Definition: one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
Similar words: loan
Definition: the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
Synonyms: point
Definition: the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
Usage: he scored 20 points in the first half; a touchdown counts 6 points
Similar words: unit, unit of measurement
Definition: any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
Usage: the dollar is the United States unit of currency; a unit of wheat is a bushel; change per unit volume
Synonyms: point
Definition: a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
Similar words: linear measure, linear unit
Definition: a unit of measurement of length
Synonyms: point
Definition: a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
Synonyms: point, compass point
Definition: any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
Usage: he checked the point on his compass
Similar words: direction
Definition: the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
Usage: he checked the direction and velocity of the wind
Definition: a V shape
Usage: the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
Similar words: convex shape, convexity
Definition: a shape that curves or bulges outward
Definition: a very small circular shape
Usage: a row of points; draw lines between the dots
Similar words: saucer, disc, disk
Definition: something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
Usage: the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky
Synonyms: level, stage, point, degree
Definition: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
Usage: a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
Similar words: state
Definition: the way something is with respect to its main attributes
Usage: the current state of knowledge; his state of health; in a weak financial state
Synonyms: point, point in time
Definition: an instant of time
Usage: at that point I had to leave
Similar words: quantity, measure, amount
Definition: how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
Definition: repair the joints of bricks
Usage: point a chimney
Similar words: doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, fix, repair, restore, mend
Definition: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Usage: She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please
Synonyms: taper, sharpen, point
Definition: give a point to
Usage: The candles are tapered
Similar words: deform, change form, change shape
Definition: assume a different shape or form
Synonyms: bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal, point
Definition: be a signal for or a symptom of
Usage: These symptoms indicate a serious illness; Her behavior points to a severe neurosis; The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued
Synonyms: show, point, indicate, designate
Definition: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Usage: I showed the customer the glove section; He pointed to the empty parking space; he indicated his opponents
Similar words: inform
Definition: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
Usage: I informed him of his rights
Synonyms: point
Definition: indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
Usage: the dog pointed the dead duck
Similar words: show, point, indicate, designate
Definition: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Usage: I showed the customer the glove section; He pointed to the empty parking space; he indicated his opponents
Synonyms: target, direct, aim, point, place
Definition: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Usage: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face; criticism directed at her superior; direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
Similar words: aim, direct, take, take aim, train
Definition: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Usage: Please don't aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar; Don't train your camera on the women; Take a swipe at one's opponent
Synonyms: charge, level, point
Definition: direct into a position for use
Usage: point a gun; He charged his weapon at me
Similar words: aim, direct, take, take aim, train
Definition: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Usage: Please don't aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar; Don't train your camera on the women; Take a swipe at one's opponent
Synonyms: point
Definition: be positionable in a specified manner
Usage: The gun points with ease
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer
Synonyms: point
Definition: mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
Synonyms: point
Definition: mark with diacritics
Usage: point the letter
Synonyms: point
Definition: mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
Definition: sail close to the wind
Similar words: sail
Definition: travel on water propelled by wind
Usage: I love sailing, especially on the open sea; the ship sails on
Synonyms: direct, steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, channelise, channelize, guide, head
Definition: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Similar words: command, control
Definition: exercise authoritative control or power over
Usage: control the budget; Command the military forces
Definition: be oriented
Usage: The weather vane points North; the dancers toes pointed outward
Similar words: lie
Definition: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position