points
Average Rank: 1278
Chinese Translation (中文翻译)
Source: ECDICTn. 转轨器, 道岔 [计] 磅
Detailed Explanations:
- n a geometric element that has position but no extension
- n the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- n a brief version of the essential meaning of something
- n an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- n a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- n an instant of time
- n the object of an activity
- n a V shape
- n a very small circular shape
- n the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
- n a promontory extending out into a large body of water
- n a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
- n a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
- n an outstanding characteristic
- n sharp end
- n any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
- n a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
- n 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
- n a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- n a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- n the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
- n the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- n a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
- n the gun muzzle's direction
- n a wall socket
- n a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
- v indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- v be oriented
- v direct into a position for use
- v direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- v be a signal for or a symptom of
- v sail close to the wind
- v mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- v mark with diacritics
- v mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- v be positionable in a specified manner
- v intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- v indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
- v give a point to
- v repair the joints of bricks
ECDICT Dictionary Data
Word Forms:
Word Frequency Rankings
Wikipedia
#486Formal, encyclopedic, and academic usage
Out of 10,000 words in the Wikipedia corpus
TV & Movie Scripts
#2097Conversational and colloquial usage
Out of 10,000 words in the TV & Movie Scripts corpus
Project Gutenberg
#1250Classical and literary usage
Out of 10,000 words in the Project Gutenberg corpus
Insights
This word appears in 3 corpus/corpora, showing its usage across academic, conversational, and literary contexts.
Usage pattern: Most frequent in Wikipedia, making it particularly important for that context.