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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.