to point at

Point \Point\ (point), v. i.
   1. To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the
      purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention
      to it; -- with at.
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            Now must the world point at poor Katharine. --Shak.
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            Point at the tattered coat and ragged shoe.
                                                  --Dryden.
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   2. To indicate the presence of game by fixed and steady look,
      as certain hunting dogs do.
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            He treads with caution, and he points with fear.
                                                  --Gay.
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   3. (Med.) To approximate to the surface; to head; -- said of
      an abscess.
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   {To point at}, to treat with scorn or contempt by pointing or
      directing attention to.

   {To point well} (Naut.), to sail close to the wind; -- said
      of a vessel.
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