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See Also:

• present participle of point.

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

Derived Forms

• unpointing
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of pointing

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

Example Sentences

Pointing and waving to fans in the nosebleeds, he took time to embrace the moment that topped his previous triumph of performing at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Pointing to 314 Action’s RFK Watch coverage, Naughton called Kennedy’s decision-making “egregious” and a “disappointment” for MAHA, as Kennedy is perceived as having gone from being an environmental advocate to a corporate defender.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

Pointing to vague threats of North Korean influence and dangerous "anti-state forces", he declared the suspension of civilian government and the start of military rule.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Pointing to government figures suggesting that only 5% of farmers in the UK are under the age of 35, the party said urgent action was needed to encourage young people to the sector.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Pointing at the bottom of Bess's lunch bag, Nancy showed Bess the light red stain on the brown paper.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene