Definition

The action of directing attention to something by extending a finger or hand towards it.

Example

His pointing at the map helped us find the location we were looking for.

Conversation

Did you see the pointing on that new brick wall they built?

Yeah, it looks really neat and professional.

I think good pointing makes such a difference in the overall look.

Absolutely! It shows how much care was put into the work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or an object towards it.

Example

She is pointing at the map to show us the location.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see Sarah pointing at that painting yesterday?

Yeah, she seemed really interested in it.

I wonder what she thought about the colors she was pointing out.

Root Explanation

Pointing → It is formed from "point" (from Old French *point*, meaning a sharp end or tip) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "pointing" refers to the action of indicating or directing attention to something using a sharp end or tip.

Memory Tip

Think of using a sharp end or tip ('point') to indicate something — that's what pointing means.

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