Definitions for Pointing
point·ing

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1. pointingnoun

   Mortar that has been placed between bricks to hold them together. This is not strictly speaking correct word to use in this context, mortar would be the correct word, or joint filling. (or perhaps applies in the US only) This term is often misused as meaning mortar or joint filling, as 'repointing' is the action of making good and repairing of joints between stone.

2. pointingnoun

   The action of the verb to point.

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1. Pointing

   Pointing is a gesture specifying a direction from a person's body, usually indicating a location, person, event, thing or idea. It typically is formed by extending the arm, hand, and index finger, although it may be functionally similar to other hand gestures. Types of pointing may be subdivided according to the intention of the person, as well as by the linguistic function it serves. Pointing typically develops within the first two years of life in humans, and plays an important role in language development and reading in children. It is central to the use of sign language, with a large number of signs being some variation on pointing. The nature of pointing may differ for children who have autism or who are deaf, and may also vary by gender. It is typically not observed in children who are blind from birth. Pointing may vary substantially across cultures, with some having many distinct types of pointing, both with regard to the physical gestures employed and their interpretation. Pointing, especially at other people, may be considered inappropriate or rude in certain contexts and in many cultures. It is generally regarded as a species-specific human feature that does not normally occur in other primates in the wild. It has been observed in animals in captivity; however, there is disagreement on the nature of this non-human pointing.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pointing

   of Point

2. Pointingnoun

   the act of sharpening

3. Pointingnoun

   the act of designating, as a position or direction, by means of something pointed, as a finger or a rod

4. Pointingnoun

   the act or art of punctuating; punctuation

5. Pointingnoun

   the act of filling and finishing the joints in masonry with mortar, cement, etc.; also, the material so used

6. Pointingnoun

   the rubbing off of the point of the wheat grain in the first process of high milling

7. Pointingnoun

   the act or process of measuring, at the various distances from the surface of a block of marble, the surface of a future piece of statuary; also, a process used in cutting the statue from the artist's model

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pointing

   The operation of unlaying and tapering the end of a rope, and weaving some of its yarns about the diminished part, which is very neat to the eye, prevents it from being fagged out, and makes it handy for reeving in a block, &c.

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1. pointing

   To point or aim a fire-arm is, to give it such direction and elevation that the projectile shall strike the object.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Pointing' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4192

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Pointing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4793

Anagrams for Pointing »

1. opting in

2. pitoning

How to pronounce Pointing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Pointing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pointing in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pointing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Pointing in a Sentence

1. Michael McCaul:

   But I think the more likely scenario where all indicators seem to be pointing, is that this was an ISIS attack with an explosive device in the airplane.

2. Amanda Liskamm:

   The defense is pointing fingers everywhere except where the evidence points.

3. Michael Cloherty:

   If both rates and credit were pointing the same way they would be much more prone to have the market driving Fed action, but this discrepancy means I don't think the Fed will get bullied into anything.

4. Frank Davis:

   The May jobs number is pointing in the direction of a more likely interest-rate hike. The market is cringing at that idea.

5. Mike Ryan:

   A lot of preliminary information coming to us right now would suggest quite a low percentage of population have seroconverted (to produce antibodies), the expectation that ... the majority in society may have developed antibodies, the general evidence is pointing against that, so it may not solve the problem of governments.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pointing
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pointing
4. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Pointing
5. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html