An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality. / A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. / (archaic) Condition, state.

The action of the verb to point. / The filling of joints in brickwork or masonry with mortar.

present participle of point

(idiomatic) Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to, point.

(comparable) Sharp, barbed; not dull. / (comparable) Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.

simple past tense and past participle of point

(ballet) The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.

Excellent; bold; performing well. / (chiefly US, law, philosophy) Having a direct application to the case or topic under consideration; apposite, relevant. / (ballet) On the tips of the toes; en pointe.

(idiomatic) Very near to; ready to; just about to; such that something is imminent.

plural of pointing