pointy
pointy · pointier · pointiest
Pointed in shape; having a point or pointsPointed in shape; having a point or points.
/ˈpɔɪnti/
» This leave has many pointy parts.
Meaning
2 senses(informal)Pointed in shape; having a point or points.
остроконечныйostrokonečnyj
In the Raku programming language: being a block or subroutine that acts as a closure accepting a list of parameters (denoted by the pointed arrow symbol ->).
a pointy sub; a pointy block
Examples
7 sentencesThis leave has many pointy parts.
Tom put on a pointy party hat.
Ziri's ivy has thick and pointy leaves.
Coyotes have longer and pointier muzzles than wolves.
The sea urchin was too pointy to pick up.
Translations
3 languagesРусский
pointed in shape:
Forms
pointier, pointiestWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form