points

points · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Units of scoring in a game, sport, or competition.

  2. 2.

    Individual items or arguments in a discussion or presentation.

  3. 3.

    Sharp or tapered ends of objects.

  4. 4.

    (British) Railway switches used to direct trains to different tracks.

Related words

See also: arguments, point, scores
Synonyms: arguments, scores, tips

Etymology

Plural of point, from Old French point, from Latin punctum meaning "a prick, small hole."