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noun 
  1. A sharp point or pointed end.
  2. (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
  3. (geometry) A point of a curve where it has two tangents.
  4. (astrology) A boundary between zodiacal astrological sign, signs and houses.
  5. (dentistry) Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.
Translations: 
  • French: point de rebroussement
    (trans-mid)
    (trans-bottom) (trans-top, in astrology)
    (trans-mid)
    (trans-bottom) (trans-top, in dentistry)
    (trans-mid)
    (trans-bottom)
Etymology: From cuspis.


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