pointed

point·ed

P0401500 (poin′tĭd)adj.1. Having an end coming to a point.2. Sharp; cutting: pointed criticism.3. Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing: a pointed comment.4. Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked: a pointed lack of interest.5. Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture: a pointed arch.6. Having a rough finish produced by a pointed tool. Used of masonry.

point′ed·ly adv.point′ed·ness n.

pointed

(ˈpɔɪntɪd) adj1. having a point2. cutting or incisive: a pointed wit. 3. obviously directed at or intended for a particular person or aspect: pointed criticism. 4. emphasized or made conspicuous: pointed ignorance. 5. (Architecture) (of an arch or style of architecture employing such an arch) Gothic6. (Music, other) music (of a psalm text) marked to show changes in chanting7. (Judaism) (of Hebrew text) with vowel points marked ˈpointedly adv ˈpointedness n

point•ed

(ˈpɔɪn tɪd)

adj. 1. having a point. 2. sharp or piercing: pointed wit. 3. having direct significance; relevant. 4. directed or aimed, as at a particular person: a pointed remark. 5. marked; emphasized. [1250–1300] point′ed•ly, adv. point′ed•ness, n.

pointed

apothegm - A terse, pointed saying or pithy maxim; it is pronounced AP-uh-them and may also be spelled apophthegm.
downward-facing dog - Also called downward dog, it is a yoga pose in which the hands and feet are on the floor and one's rear end is pointed up so that the body is in an upside-down V.
fastigate - To make pointed.
innuendo - Latin for "by nodding at, pointing to," or "intimating," from in-, "toward," and nuere, "nod."

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	pointed - having a pointsharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"angulate, angular - having angles or an angular shapepointless, unpointed - not having a point especially a sharp point; "my pencils are all pointless"
	2.	pointed - direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant; "a pointed critique"; "a pointed allusion to what was going on"; "another pointed look in their direction"direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach"

pointed

adjective1. sharp, edged, acute, barbed, acicular (rare), acuminate, cuspidate (rare), mucronate (rare) the pointed end of the chisel2. cutting, telling, biting, sharp, keen, acute, accurate, penetrating, pertinent, incisive, trenchant a pointed remark

pointed

adjective1. Having an end that tapers to a point:acicular, aciculate, aciculated, acuminate, acute, cuspate, cuspated, cuspidate, cuspidated, mucronate, pointy, sharp.2. Readily attracting notice:arresting, bold, conspicuous, eye-catching, marked, noticeable, observable, outstanding, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, salient, signal, striking.Idiom: sticking out like a sore thumb.

Translations

尖的

point

(point) noun1. the sharp end of anything. the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun). 尖端，尖状物 2. a piece of land that projects into the sea etc. The ship came round Lizard Point.岬3. a small round dot or mark (.) a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop. 点，小圆点，小数点 4. an exact place or spot. When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest. （空间的）一点或地点 5. an exact moment. Her husband walked in at that point. （特定）时刻 6. a place on a scale especially of temperature. the boiling-point of water. （温度计上的）度 7. a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc. 罗盘主方位（罗经点） 8. a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc. He has won by five points to two. 得分，（比赛得的）分数 9. a particular matter for consideration or action. The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point. （讲话时的）要点、论点 10. (a) purpose or advantage. There's no point (in) asking me – I don't know. 目的，意图 11. a personal characteristic or quality. We all have our good points and our bad ones. 特点（长处或短处） 12. an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put. Is there only one electrical point in this room?插座 verb1. to aim in a particular direction. He pointed the gun at her.把...对准2. to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction. He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.指向3. to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar. （泥水匠用水泥）抹砖缝，抹墙缝 ˈpointed adjective having a sharp end. a pointed nose; pointed shoes.尖的ˈpointer noun1. a long stick used to indicate places on a large map etc. 指示棒，教鞭 2. an indicator on a dial. The pointer is on/at zero.指针3. a hint; a suggestion. Give me some pointers on how to do it.暗示ˈpointless adjective having no meaning or purpose. a pointless journey.无意义的ˈpointlessly adverb无意义地points noun plural1. a movable section of rails which allow a train to cross over other lines or pass from one line to another. The points had to be changed before the train could continue. （铁路的）道叉 2. the solid tips in the toes of ballet shoes. She can dance on her points. （芭蕾舞鞋的）鞋尖 be on the point of to be about to (do something). I was on the point of going out when the telephone rang. 正要去做某事，正要...的时候 come to the point1. (also get to the point) to reach the most important consideration in a conversation etc. He talked and talked but never came to the point. （讲话时）扣住主题，抓住关键 2. (only with it as subject) to arrive at the moment when something must be done. He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there. （到了）关键时刻 make a point of to be especially careful to (do something). I'll make a point of asking her today. 重视，强调 make one's point to state one's opinion persuasively. 很有说服力地阐述自己的观点point out to indicate or draw attention to. He pointed out his house to her; I pointed out that we needed more money.指出point one's toes to stretch the foot out, shaping the toes into a point, when dancing etc. （跳舞时的）踮起脚尖

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point out

1. To bring attention to someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "out." She always points out my mistakes in front of the boss to make me look bad. Oh, that's interesting. I never would have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. I'd just like to point out that Regina deserves most of the credit for the design—I just helped her revise it.2. To identify someone or something within a group or crowd. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "out." The witness came to the police station and pointed the suspect out from a lineup. Just point out which ones you want and I'll wrap them up for you.See also: out, point

point up

To identify, draw attention to, and emphasize something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "up." I'm not causing the problems, I'm just pointing them up. The senator pointed up the various difficulties of trying to get such legislation through congress.See also: point, up

point (one) in the right direction

1. Literally, to show one the correct route, often by actually pointing in the direction of the desired destination. A: "I think I'm close to Suite 200, but I haven't been able to find it. Can you point me in the right direction?" B: "Sure—walk straight that way and it will be on your left."2. By extension, to give one advice or information that helps guide them toward a desired outcome or course of action. We're hopeful that our financial planning services can help point people in the right direction when they look to buy their first home. I was at a loss as to how to proceed with the project, but thankfully Janet was able to point me in the right direction.See also: direction, point, right

point the bone at (someone or something)

1. To predict someone's or something's ruin, downfall, or failure. Primarily heard in Australia. For years, tech pundits have been pointing the bone at virtual reality technology, announcing its imminent death or decline. People pointed the bone at him when he presented such wild ideas, but they all proved to be wildly successful.2. To cast blame or aspersions on someone. Primarily heard in Australia. Instead of simply pointing the bone at anyone who doesn't share your opinion, why not try seeing how you can help others understand your position? It's a bit ironic to hear politicians pointing the bone at these industries, when not five years ago they were in those same companies' pockets.See also: bone, point

point to (someone or something)

1. To indicate or signify the direction or location of someone or something. We've set up arrows pointing to the house to help guests who are unfamiliar with the area. If you rest the needle on the surface of water, it will point to magnetic north.2. To make a physical signal, especially with one's index finger, to indicate the direction or location of someone or something. Tom pointed to the trees behind the cabin when Peter asked where the bathroom was. Everyone pointed to Sarah when the boss asked who had broken the printer.3. To face the direction of someone or something. I love that the back porch points to the setting sun in the evening. You always want the front of your body pointing to the audience, otherwise they will have trouble hearing you.4. To move something so that it faces the direction of someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "to." He pointed his light to the window so that she would see it from her bedroom. She pointed the stereo to the meeting room so we could all hear the outcome of the game.5. To draw someone's attention toward or inform someone about the direction of someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "to." Excuse me, could you please point me to the train station? He pointed me to the exit when I asked if they had any job openings.6. To indicate, reveal, suggest, or imply that someone or something is the likely conclusion or answer to some question. After a careful investigation, all signs point to Mr. Walker as the perpetrator of the theft. The unusual angle of this wound points to the second shooter from a higher level.7. To draw someone's attention toward or inform someone the likely conclusion or answer to some question. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "to." Several interviews pointed police to the location of the suspect, who had been hiding out in a relative's cabin in the woods.See also: point

point toward (someone or something)

1. To indicate or signify the direction or location of someone or something. We've set up arrows pointing toward the house to help guests who are unfamiliar with the area. If you rest the needle on the surface of water, it will point toward magnetic north.2. To make a physical signal, especially with one's index finger, to indicate the direction or location of someone or something. Tom pointed toward the trees behind the cabin when Peter asked where the bathroom was. Everyone pointed toward Sarah when the boss asked who had broken the printer.3. To face the direction of someone or something. We want the back porch to be pointing toward the point on the horizon where the sun sets. You always want the front of your body pointing toward the audience, otherwise they will have trouble hearing you.4. To move something so that it faces the direction of someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "toward." He pointed his light toward the window so that she would see it from her bedroom. She pointed the stereo toward the meeting room so we could all hear the outcome of the game.5. To draw someone's attention toward or inform someone about the direction of someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "toward." Excuse me, could you please point me toward the train station? He pointed me toward the exit when I asked if they had any job openings.See also: point, toward

point at

1. To extend one's finger, especially the index finger, in the direction of someone or something. The librarian pointed at the sign that said to keep quiet. "There he is! That's the guy who mugged me, officer!" I said, pointing to the man crossing the street.2. To direct, aim, or indicate at or in the direction of someone or something. We set up signs pointing at the house so no one would get lost on their way to the party. The GPS marker pointed at a rest stop a few miles from where we were.3. To direct or aim someone or something in the direction of someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "point" and "at." Don't point that thing at me—the radiation off those devices causes cancer! I turned her around and pointed her at the rack of books labeled "Computer Sciences." He pointed his rifle at the deer, but he couldn't bring himself to pull the trigger.4. To indicate some particular outcome, possibility, interpretation, etc. All these signs point at a renewed interest in the market for these sorts of devices. The patterns of the killings point at a single murder who has developed a particular MO.See also: point

point down to (someone or something)

To direct, aim, or indicate directly downward in the direction of someone or something. You need to put up a sign that points down to your shop or something, because it's impossible to find your place when you walk by! He pointed down to a man on the ground floor when I asked who was in charge of security in the mall.See also: down, point

point to (someone or something) as (something)

To indicate, identify, suggest, or imply that someone or something is the likely conclusion or answer to some question. After a careful investigation, all signs point to Mr. Walker as the perpetrator of the theft. All of our research is pointing to this as the next hot thing for the holidays.See also: point

point at someone or something

1. [for someone] to direct an extended finger at someone or something; to point one's finger at someone or something. You should not point at people. Harry pointed at the mess Jerry had made and scowled. 2. [for something] to aim at someone or something. The gun pointed directly at him. He was frightened. The sign pointed at a small roadside cafe, populated by truck drivers.See also: point

point someone or something out

to select or indicate someone or something (from a group). Everyone pointed the error out. She pointed out the boy who took her purse.See also: out, point

point something at someone or something

to aim or direct something at someone or something. Don't ever point a gun at anyone! Point the rifle at the target and putt the trigger.See also: point

point something up

1. Fig. to emphasize something; to emphasize one aspect of something. This is a very important thing to learn. Let me point it up one more time by drawing this diagram on the board. This points up what I've been telling you. 2. Fig. to tuck-point something; to repair the joints in masonry. I hired someone to point the chimney up. Carl pointed up the brick wall.See also: point, up

point out

Identify or bring to notice, as in He pointed out the oldest buildings in the city, or She pointed out an error in our reasoning. [Late 1400s] See also: out, point

point up

Emphasize, draw attention to, as in Her comments point up the need for more security at the store. [First half of 1900s] See also: point, up

point out

v. To bring something to the attention of others; indicate something: No one likes him because he always points out everyone's mistakes. As we drove by her old house, she pointed it out to me.See also: out, point

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adj having an end that tapers to a point

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adj readily attracting notice

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