point-to-point

American  

[point-tuh-point] / ˈpɔɪnt təˈpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a cross-country horse race between specified points, in which each rider is often free to select their own course between the points.

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point-to-point British  

noun

1. 1. a steeplechase organized by a recognized hunt or other body, usually restricted to amateurs riding horses that have been regularly used in hunting

   2. ( as modifier )

      a point-to-point race

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adjective

1. (of a route) from one place to the next

2. (of a radiocommunication link) from one point to another, rather than broadcast

Etymology

Origin of point-to-point

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

This month, it completed the first point-to-point air taxi flight in the United Arab Emirates and announced plans for three new vertiports in the area.

From Los Angeles Times

As a mark of respect, Sunday's fixture at Punchestown and the point-to-point fixtures in Ireland have been cancelled.

From BBC

“The rise of ridesharing has grown Australia’s overall point-to-point transport industry, bringing with it greater choice and improved experiences for consumers, as well as new earnings opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Australian workers,” the statement said.

From Seattle Times

The fix is more point-to-point flights and more generous connection times so that passengers don’t feel like they have to sprint across the terminal to make their next flight.

From Seattle Times

Keagan Kirkby, 25, was riding in the Charing point-to-point on Sunday when his horse veered off course and ran into the side of a jump.

From BBC