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pointing
UK
/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
pointings
pl
Translations
His pointing was a clear gesture to indicate the direction.
Его жест был ясным указанием направления.
Additional translations
Definitions
The teacher's pointing helped the students find the correct page in their textbooks.
The pointing of the old stone wall was necessary to prevent water damage.
UK
/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
Used as a present participle functioning adjectivally.
Translations
The pointing finger indicated the direction we should go.
Указывающий палец показал направление, в котором нам следует идти.
Definitions
The pointing finger of the guide helped the tourists locate the famous landmark.
Definitions
The hikers reached the highest point of the mountain by noon.
She scored ten points in the basketball game.
At this point in the meeting, we need to discuss the budget.
The pencil's point broke, so I had to sharpen it.
What's the point of arguing if we can't change the outcome?
He drew a point on the map to indicate the location of the treasure.
She made a valid point during the debate about climate change.
Write 3.14 with a point between the 3 and the 1.
Set the body text in 11-point type for better readability.
The sailor noted that the wind had veered two points to starboard.
Plot the point (2, 3) on the coordinate plane.
The stock dropped three points during morning trading.
The lighthouse was built on a rocky point that jutted into the sea.
Iron loses its magnetism above its Curie point.
pointing
Gerund
pointed
Past Simple
pointed
Past Participle
pointing
Gerund
UK
/pɔɪnt/
US
/pɔɪnt/
Translations
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
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.
Definitions
The team’s point guard dictated the tempo of the match.
The market closed with a 200-point increase.