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A good novel is a good novel, pointe finale. And I think what I'm writing is exactly that.
Louise Penny

Meaning of "pointe" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POINTE

From French: point.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POINTE

pointe  [pɔɪnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POINTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pointe is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POINTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pointe

Pointe technique

Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. A dancer is said to be en pointe when the dancer's body is supported in this manner, and a fully extended vertical foot is said to be en pointe when touching the floor, even when not bearing weight. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes, which employ structural reinforcing to distribute the dancer's weight load throughout the foot, thus reducing the load on the toes enough to enable the dancer to support all body weight on fully vertical feet. Pointe technique resulted from a desire for female dancers to appear weightless and sylph-like. Although both men and women are capable of pointe work, it is most often performed by women. Typically, years of training and practice are required to develop the strength and technique needed to perform pointe work.

Definition of pointe in the English dictionary

The definition of pointe in the dictionary is the tip of the toe.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POINTE


adjoint
ˈædˌdʒɔɪnt
appoint
əˈpɔɪnt
ballpoint
ˈbɔːlˌpɔɪnt
checkpoint
ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt
conjoint
kənˈdʒɔɪnt
counterpoint
ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪnt
disappoint
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt
flashpoint
ˈflæʃpɔɪnt
gunpoint
ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt
joint
dʒɔɪnt
midpoint
ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt
pinpoint
ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt
point
pɔɪnt
points
pɔɪnt
standpoint
ˈstændˌpɔɪnt
viewpoint
ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt
waypoint
ˈweɪˌpɔɪnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POINTE

point the finger at
point up
point-and-click
point-and-shoot
point-blank
point-by-point
point-device
point-of-sale terminal
point-to-point
pointable
Pointe-Noire
pointed
pointed arch
pointel
pointelle
pointer
Pointers
pointille
pointillism
pointillisme

WORDS THAT END LIKE POINTE

Alicante
ante
Belo Horizonte
Charente
conte
Dante
Durante
enceinte
infante
lentamente
monte
Piemonte
quinte
rente
sente
suivante
teosinte
Vicente
vigilante
volante

Synonyms and antonyms of pointe in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pointe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POINTE

Find out the translation of pointe to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pointe from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pointe» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

足尖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pointe
570 millions of speakers

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pointe
510 millions of speakers

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Pointe
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوانت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пуанты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pointe
270 millions of speakers

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Pointe
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pointe
220 millions of speakers

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Pointe
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pointe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポアント
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pointe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pointe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாயிண்டே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉइंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pointe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pointe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pointe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пуанти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pointe
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

pointe
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pointe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pointe
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pointe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pointe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POINTE»

The term «pointe» is very widely used and occupies the 11.357 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POINTE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pointe

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3 QUOTES WITH «POINTE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pointe.
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Sarah Brightman
I don't force myself to exercise; I find going to gyms really boring. I find it easier to go for a fast walk or a jog in Central Park. I wear sensible shoes because my ballet dancing left me with a bunion on one foot after all the pointe exercises.
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Louise Penny
A good novel is a good novel, pointe finale. And I think what I'm writing is exactly that.
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Maisie Williams
I do ballet and pointe work. I also do tap, commercial jazz and technical jazz, freestyle street dancing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POINTE»

Discover the use of pointe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pointe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training, Technique
A thorough examination of ballet pointe shoes and pointe techniques, giving advice on how to select the best fit, care for and custom-order shoes.
Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger, 2012
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The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique
Presents an overview of pointe technique and pointe shoes, with basics of pointe readiness, current research on best design for pointe shoes, materials, suppliers, and information on pointe-related injuries and remedies.
Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger, 2004
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Pointe
But keeping quiet might be worse. Brandy Colbert dazzles in this heartbreaking yet hopeful debut novel about learning how to let go of even our most shameful secrets.
Brandy Colbert, 2014
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Ballet: Pointe by Pointe
Explores the history of ballet, what is involved in becoming a ballet dancer, and what to look for when watching a ballet performance.
Missy Mitchell, 2004
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If I Could Turn My Tongue Like that: The Creole of Pointe ...
The volume concludes with transcriptions and English translations of Creole folk tales and of Klingler's conversations with Pointe Coupee's residents, a treasure trove of cultural and linguistic raw data.
Thomas A. Klingler, 2003
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The Boys of Pointe du Hoc: Ronald Reagan, D-Day, and the ...
Based upon recently released documents, here is the first in-depth, anecdotal remembrance of these fearless Army Rangers.
Douglas Brinkley, 2006
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Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe is one of the oldest communities in the Midwest, dating back to the mid-1600s.
Ann Marie Aliotta, Suzy Berschback, 2007
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Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable: Father of Chicago
An introduction to the man whose trading post settlement founded the beginnings of the city of Chicago.
Carole Marsh, 2002
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Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology
FIGURE 6.40 (A) Hallux range of motion and demi- pointe. About 90° of extension of the metatarsopha- langeal joint is necessary for (B) optimal positioning in demi-pointe. levels of plantar flexor strength. Although the triceps surae muscles ...
Karen S. Clippinger, 2007
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The Most Daring Raid of World War II: D-Day--Pointe-du-Hoc
Describes the 1944 Allied raid to secure Pointe-du-Hoc during D-Day in World War II, including the army forces who executed the raid, the challenges of securing the area, and how the raid affected the outcome of the invasion at Normandy.
Steven J. Zaloga, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POINTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pointe is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man and woman from Parry Sound killed in Hwy. 69 collision
The West Parry Sound OPP have released the names of the two people killed in a collision on Highway 69 near Pointe Au Baril July 25. «NorthernLife.ca, Jul 15»
2
Pointe Coupee superintendent brings change, saves money
NEW ROADS, La. (AP) - Pointe Coupee Parish School Board members say newly hired Superintendent Kevin Lemoine has shaved off nearly $1.3 million in ... «KATC Lafayette News, Jul 15»
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HIGH POINTE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Just Released Its Q2 2015 …
High Pointe Capital Management Llc just filed its quarterly 13F. Dated 27/07/2015, the report shows the institutional investor has a portfolio ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
4
Grosse Pointe Work Week Forecast: Summer's On
Normal temperatures return to the forecast, but it's going to be hot and uncomfortable to start the work week. Will you need your umbrella? «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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Pointe Claire's speed paves the way for 3-2 soccer win
The Pointe Claire U-10 boys used their speed and passing game to take a 3-0 lead and then had to hold off a determined Mont ... «The Suburban Newspaper, Jul 15»
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Can Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:TPH) Surprise Analysts?
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:TPH) is next slated to report earnings for the current quarter on 2015-08-10. Brokerages covering the stock are ... «Investor Newswire, Jul 15»
7
Municipal infrastructure renewal projects aplenty for Pointe Claire
The reconstruction of Leacock and Columbus avenues, according to Pointe Claire spokesperson Marie-Pier Paquette-Seguin, is part of the ... «West Island Chronicle, Jul 15»
8
South Pointe's Smith commits to play football for Gamecocks
South Pointe senior defensive back Chris Smith (diving) committed to play football at the University of South Carolina on Friday evening. «The Herald, Jul 15»
9
Homes Recently Sold in Boca Grove, Boca Pointe, Boca Del Mar
Some neighborhoods in this zip code include: Boca Grove Plantation, Boca Lago, Boca Rio Golf Club, Via Verde, Boca Del Mar, Boca Pointe ... «West Boca News, Jul 15»
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Vista Pointe at Vineyards tops 85 percent sold mark
Vista Pointe, a neighborhood of mid-rise condominiums in Vineyards, has surpassed the 85 percent sold mark. According to Michael Saadeh, ... «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»

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