Meaning of the word pointing in English
What does pointing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pointing
US /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the action of extending one's finger or an object to indicate a direction, position, or object
Example:
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His pointing gesture clearly showed the way.
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The police officer's pointing directed traffic.
Verb
1.
directing attention to something with a finger or other object
Example:
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He was pointing at the distant mountain.
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The compass needle was pointing north.
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