Point v. i.
1. To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; -- with at.
Now must the world point at poor Katharine. --Shak.
Point at the tattered coat and ragged shoe. --Dryden.
2. To indicate the presence of game by fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
He treads with caution, and he points with fear. --Gay.
3. Med. To approximate to the surface; to head; -- said of an abscess.
To point at, to treat with scorn or contempt by pointing or directing attention to.
To point well Naut., to sail close to the wind; -- said of a vessel.
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