I . n.
1.
Sharp end.
2.
Cape, headland, projection, promontory, naze.
3.
Moment, instant, period, verge, eve.
4.
Spot, place, station, stage.
5.
Degree, grade, state, condition, rank.
6.
Object, end, aim, purpose, design.
7.
Punctilio, nicety, pique, trifling concern.
8.
Question, position, thesis, theme, proposition, text, subject-matter, moot ~.
9.
Respect, particular aspect, matter, single thing.
10.
Characteristic, peculiarity, salient trait.
11.
Mark ( as of punctuation ), character, stop.
12.
Dot, speck.
13.
Sally, witticism, flash of wit, lively turn of thought, epigram, quip, quirk, jeu d'esprit .
14.
Poignancy, sting.
15.
Lace worked by the needle, ~-lace, needle-lace.
II . v. a.
1.
Sharpen, make ~ed.
2.
Aim, level, direct.
3.
Indicate, designate, show, ~ out, direct attention to.
4.
Punctuate.