pointe

Definitions of pointe
  1. noun
    sharp end
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    fer de flèche
    the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
    type of:
    bout
    either extremity of something that has length
  2. noun
    a V shape
    synonyms: sommet
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    type of:
    forme convexe
    a shape that curves or bulges outward
  3. noun
    a promontory extending out into a large body of water
    synonyms: promontoire
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    type of:
    cap, promontoire
    a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
  4. noun
    the top of something
    synonyms: tête
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    type of:
    sommet
    the upper part of anything
  5. noun
    a remark capable of wounding mentally
    synonyms: mordant
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    type of:
    insolence, insulte, offense
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  6. noun
    a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
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    marque
    a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
  7. noun
    the highest point (of something)
    synonyms: apogée, sommet
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    types:
    sommet
    the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
    type of:
    extrème
    the point located farthest from the middle of something
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