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pointy
(redirected from pointier)

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point·y  (point)
adj. point·i·er, point·i·est
Having an end tapering to a point.

pointy [ˈpɔɪntɪ]
adj pointier, pointiest
having a sharp point or points; pointed
Translations
pointy [ˈpɔɪntɪ] ADJ [hat, ears, shoes] → picudo, puntiagudo
pointy [ˈpɔɪnti] adj (= pointed) → en pointe
pointy
adj attr (+er)spitz


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As logging whittled away at Canada's vast boreal forest during the past century, bird species that frequent mature woodlands developed somewhat pointier wing tips, Andre Desrochers of the Center for Forest Research at Laval University in Quebec City reported August 13.
Some dancers think if they get in pointe shoes earlier, they'll develop stronger and pointier feet," says Richardson.
 
 
 
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