noun
Meaning 1
A sharp instrument; any sharp-pointed thing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
pointel
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noun
Meaning 2
Any of the eight vertices of a voxel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
a tool used by an engraver
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: graver, graving tool, pointrel
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Broader terms: hand tool
Narrower terms: scauper, scorper
History
Etymology
From Old French [Term?], from Latin punctillum (“a little point”). Cognate with Spanish puntilla (“tiptoe; small dagger used in bullfighting”). Doublet of pontil.
Blend of point + voxel.