What is "to point at"

Point \Point\ (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.