1. plural of pointing; the act of directing attention or indicating something with a finger or gesture
2. in masonry and construction, the process of filling and finishing the joints between bricks or stones with mortar
Usage: technical; construction
3. in hunting or dog training, the action of a hunting dog standing rigid to indicate the location of game
Usage: specialized

Examples

• The teacher's pointings at the map helped students understand the geography lesson.
• The mason completed the pointings between the bricks to seal the wall.
• The dog's pointings in the field alerted the hunters to the presence of birds.
• Her repeated pointings toward the exit made it clear we should leave.
• Professional pointings require skill and experience in bricklaying.
• The pointer's natural pointings made it an excellent hunting companion.