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Pointed ˈpɔɪntɪd Adjective Chin Teeth Llamas Long Ears

Word3 pointed
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Example
  • a pointed chin
  • pointed teeth
  • llamas have long, pointed ears.
  • the pointed arches used in medieval buildings
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pointed

(adjective)/ˈpɔɪntɪd/ /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
  1. having a sharp end
    • SEE ALSO pointy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pointy
    • a pointed chin
    • pointed teeth
    • Llamas have long, pointed ears.
    • the pointed arches used in medieval buildings
    • a pointed instrument
  2. aimed in a clear and often critical way against a particular person or their behaviour
    • a pointed comment/remark
    • His words were a pointed reminder of her position.
    • His questions were starting to sound very pointed.
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