point
noun
/pɔɪnt/
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- (mathematics, science) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction. [from 14th c.]
- (typography) a unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era). [from 19th c.]
- A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position. [from 14th c.]
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic. [from 15th c.]
- An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality. [from 13th c.]
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ponto
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- (sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition. [from 18th c.]
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ponto,
tento
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- (automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
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vírgula,
ponto
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- The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]
- Any projecting extremity of an object. [from 14th c.]
- The position at the front or vanguard of an advancing force. [from 16th c.]
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ponta
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- A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]
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momento,
décimo
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- (railroads, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch. [from 19th c.]
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agulha
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- (heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.) This is sometimes blazoned argent, four points gules; otherwise, it is vêtu.
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direção
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- (obsolete) A tiny amount of time; a moment. [14th–17th c.]
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instante,
milésimo
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- A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
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objetivo,
propósito
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península
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- (obsolete) The smallest quantity of something; a jot, a whit. [14th–17th c.]
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pingo
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- Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark. [from 15th c.]
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pontinha,
pontinho
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- A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark. [from 14th c.]
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ponto final,
ponto
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- A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
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significado
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point
verb
/pɔɪnt/
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- (intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
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indicar,
apontar para
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- (transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
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apontar
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pointed
adjective
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
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- (comparable) Sharp, barbed; not dull.
- (comparable) Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.
- (comparable, of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic.
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pontudo,
apontado
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points
noun
/pɔɪnts/
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- (rail transport, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.
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agulha
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