Pointe

Point, extremity, tip. Point (of sword, etc.). Drill. Bradawl, awl. Wire nail, brad. Point, cape, promontory. (See also Bande). Pointe (d’avant-garde). Point or party (up to two troops, or platoon and troop, in strength for a division) in front of vangyard.—Faire une pointe. To push a small force far in 445. advance of main army, of neighbouring troops (strategic).— Pointe de per cut eur. Striker-point (gun lock or rifle).— Pointe per cut ante. Pistol of torpedo._—_Pointe de mineur. Sharp-ended earth borer.—Pointe bleue. North point of needle.—Pointe de Paris. Wire nail.—Pointe de 1’épaule. Point of the shoulder.—En pointe. Single-banked (of oars). —Bra er en pointe. To brace up, to trim sharp (sails). [p.448]