pointed

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Sharp, barbed; not dull.

   The warrior brandished a pointed spear.

2. 2
   adj

   Having a certain number of points.

   a five-pointed star

3. 3
   adj

   In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.

   The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat.

4. 4
   adj

   Directed negatively at a person or topic.

   a pointed remark

5. 5
   adj

   That has a named, but otherwise arbitrary, point (called the basepoint) that remains unchanged during subsequent discussion and is kept track of during all operations.

   The class of all pointed spaces forms a category - Top_• - with basepoint preserving continuous maps as morphisms.

6. 6
   adj

   precise, on the dot.

   With their usual punctuality, the boys arrive at the pointed hour of three.

7. 7
   adj

   direct and obvious in meaning or reference

8. 8
   adj

   having a point