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5. In surg., to come to a point or head: said of an absce when it approaches the surface and is about to burst.-6. In prin printing , to make point-holes in the operation of pri ration of printing, ng, or to attach printed sheets on previously made point holes; in bookbinding , to put printed sheets on pointing-needles.-7. Naut., to sail close to windward: said of a yacht. point2+ (point), v. t. [By apheresis from ap point .] To appoint. First to his Gate he pointed a strong gard. Spenser, Mother Hub. Tale, 1. 1115. Go! bid the banns and point the bridal day. Bp . Hall , Satires, IV. i. 124. Has the duke pointed him to be his orator?