noun
points
poynts
noun
1
The movable rails on a railway track used to switch a train from one line to another.
"The delay was caused by a fault with the points near the station."
2
Units earned in scoring, or used loosely to mean advantages or credit for something.
"You get bonus points for finishing early."
How to Use Points
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of point — most often scoring units, or (in British English rail terminology) track-switching rails.
UK vs US
The railway-track sense ("points") is chiefly British English; Americans typically say "switch."
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The delay was caused by a fault with the _____ near the station.