a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
(physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)
be oriented
sail close to the wind
repair the joints of bricks
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
be a signal for or a symptom of
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
an outstanding characteristic
a V shape
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
direct into a position for use
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
the gun muzzle's direction
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
a wall socket
an instant of time
a very small circular shape
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
give a point to
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a geometric element that has position but no extension
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
be positionable in a specified manner
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
mark with diacritics
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
sharp end
the object of an activity
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
