pointe
1
8.1
The pointed end of an object like the front of a shoe
- noun
- /pwænt/
- US
:
puntera
- pointe shoes
Examples
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Stay en pointe.
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The ballerina gracefully danced across the stage on the tips of her pointe shoes.
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She tied the ribbons around her pointe shoes before stepping onto the stage for her recital.
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Many dancers prefer pink pointe shoes because they blend well with the skin tone.
Synonyms
point
vspointe
550
1.0
The sharp end of something like a knife or mountain
is similar but refers especially to the shoe or boot front
tip
vspointe
346
1.2
The pointed end of something like a knife or pencil
is the same idea but usually used for shoes or boots
toepiece
vspointe
1
7.3
The front part of a ski binding or shoe that covers and holds the toe
is the pointed end rather than a protective or fastening part
How Pointed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pointe comes from French pointe, meaning 'point' or 'tip', and is the same root as the English word point. It names the pointed end of an object, like the 'point' of a shoe or tool, which explains this modern use.