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pointing
This term primarily describes the physical gesture of directing attention. Depending on the social context, it can carry a connotation of accusation or insistence, such as when someone is pointing a finger at a culprit. As an adjective, it describes the orientation of an object, like a sign or a needle, indicating a specific destination.
In the specialized context of masonry and construction, the term refers to the technical finishing of mortar joints. This usage is highly specific to architecture and building maintenance and is distinct from the gesture-based meaning. In this professional register, it is often paired with "repointing," which refers to the repair of existing joints.
Meanings
Examples
The child kept pointing to the colorful balloons in the sky.
Look over there, he is pointing toward the mountain peak.
The old brick wall needs some urgent repointing to stop the leaks.
The mason spent the entire morning pointing the joints of the fireplace.
We need to check the pointing on the exterior facade before winter.
Follow the sign pointing north to find the main station.
A compass needle is always pointing toward the magnetic north pole.