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pointed
UK
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
US
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Translations
UK
/ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
US
/ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
Functions as a participial adjective describing something that has been made sharp or provided with a point.
more pointed
Comp.
most pointed
Super.
UK
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
US
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
He made a pointed remark about her lateness.
Он сделал острое замечание о её опоздании.
The sculpture had a pointed nose.
У скульптуры был заострённый нос.
She gave him a pointed look.
Она бросила на него направленный взгляд.
Additional translations
pointed
Past Simple
pointed
Past Simple
pointed
Past Participle
pointing
Gerund
UK
/pɔɪnt/
US
/pɔɪnt/
She used a stick to point at the map.
Она использовала палку, чтобы указывать на карту.
He tried to point the flashlight towards the noise.
Он попытался направлять фонарик в сторону шума.
The archer took a moment to point before releasing the arrow.
Лучник сделал паузу, чтобы целиться, прежде чем выпустить стрелу.
Additional translations
Definitions
The stakes were pointed before being driven into the ground.
The pointed pencil was perfect for drawing fine lines.
Her pointed remarks made it clear that she was unhappy with the decision.
He made a pointed reference to the recent budget cuts during his speech.
She pointed at the map to show us where we were.
He pointed the camera at the sunset to capture the perfect shot.
The evidence points to a possible suspect in the case.
The mason spent the afternoon pointing the old chimney.
The church steeple points east toward the rising sun.
He pointed the stake with his knife before driving it into the ground.