What does points mean?
Points means plural of point.
Points
/pɔɪnts/ · noun
Meaning
plural of point.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of point
- (rail transport, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.
- (theater) Exaggerated speech or gestures used for emphasis during a performance.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of point
Example Sentences
In my concentrated week at Stratford I found that, although as a theatregoer for decades I could not help marking what the old actors called 'points' now and again, […]
The nineteenth century acting technique of making points was encouraged by the dramaturgy of the melodramas which dominated the stage. The style was in fact difficult to avoid in many popular plays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for points?
Common synonyms include switch.
What is the opposite of points?
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How do you use points in a sentence?
In my concentrated week at Stratford I found that, although as a theatregoer for decades I could not help marking what the old actors called 'points' now and again, […]
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