noun
point
The sharp or tapered end of something.
The pencil's point breaks when he presses too hard.
Etymology
The older noun names the sharp end of an object. Modern point retains that shape-based meaning for a tapering or piercing tip.
The sharp or tapered end of something.
The pencil's point breaks when he presses too hard.
The older noun names the sharp end of an object. Modern point retains that shape-based meaning for a tapering or piercing tip.