pointe

noun
UK: /pwænt/
US: /pɔɪnt/

  1. The very end or tip of something; a sharp end.

    1. The needle has a fine pointe.
    2. She sharpened the pencil to a fine pointe before starting to draw the picture.

  2. A specific spot or location.

    1. This is the best pointe to view the city.
    2. The map indicated a key pointe near the river where we needed to turn.

  3. An idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written.

    1. He made a good pointe about the budget.
    2. The speaker tried to emphasize her main pointe during the presentation.

  4. In ballet, a position in which the dancer stands on the tips of their toes.

    1. She danced en pointe with grace.
    2. The ballerina's skill was evident in her ability to balance en pointe.

Synonyms

spot location argument idea tip
pointe verb

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

    1. He will pointe at the map.
    2. She used a stick to pointe out interesting features in the landscape to the group.

  2. To be directed or facing in a particular direction.

    1. The compass needle will pointe north.
    2. All evidence appeared to pointe towards the suspect's involvement in the crime.

  3. To aim or direct something, such as a weapon or a camera.

    1. I'll pointe the camera at the sky.
    2. He carefully aimed and tried to pointe the telescope towards the distant nebula.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pointe" in English means: The very end or tip of something; a sharp end., A specific spot or location., An idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written., In ballet, a position in which the dancer stands on the tips of their toes..

The phonetic transcription of "pointe" is /pwænt/ in British English and /pɔɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pointe": spot, location, argument, idea, tip.

Example usage of "pointe": "The needle has a fine pointe.". More examples on the page.