pointing

American  

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /

noun

1. (in masonry) mortar used as a finishing touch to brickwork.

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pointing British  

/ ˈpɔɪntɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of repairing or finishing joints in brickwork, masonry, etc, with mortar

2. 1. the insertion of marks to indicate the chanting of a psalm or the vowels in a Hebrew text

   2. the sequence of marks so inserted

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Other Word Forms

• unpointing adjective

Etymology

Origin of pointing

First recorded in 1835–45; point + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In magnetic minerals, the alignment of electrons acts like a tiny compass pointing toward Earth's magnetic pole.

From Science Daily

The decision was a win for the New York Times NYT -0.38%decrease; red down pointing triangle and one of its reporters, who sued over the policy last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harvard said it’s committed to ensuring Jewish community members are embraced and respected on campus, pointing to steps it has taken to address antisemitism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paul took exception, pointing out that he played linebacker in high school.

From Los Angeles Times

The German food-delivery group last year launched a review of its business in response to shareholder pressure, pointing to a possible sell-off of assets in geographies outside Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal