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punta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • end noun The final point of something in space or time.
  • head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  • nail noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
  • point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
  • prong noun A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool.
  • spearhead noun The pointed tip of a spear.
  • spike noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
  • tip noun The pointed or outer end of something.

Senses

punta is used for these senses in English:

  • end The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.
  • head (countable) The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
  • nail A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
  • pencil lead The material (usually black or dark gray) which allows a pencil to work. Usually a mixture of graphite and smaller amounts of other material, but not actual lead.
  • point The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]
  • prong A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool. A tine.
  • spearhead The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
  • spike (by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.

end — full definition

  1. noun The final point of something in space or time.
  2. noun A purpose or goal that something is aimed at.
  3. verb To reach a conclusion, or to bring something to a conclusion.

head — full definition

  1. noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  2. noun A person in charge; a leader.
  3. verb To be in charge of, or to move in a particular direction.
  4. adj Chief or foremost in rank.

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