diamond point
- noun
- Specialized
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punta de diamante
- She replaced the broken tip with a new diamond point to continue her work smoothly.
Examples
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The jeweler used a diamond point to engrave the ring.
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The engraver used a diamond point to etch the glass with intricate designs.
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A diamond point is essential for cutting through very hard materials like quartz or sapphire.
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I bought several diamond points for my engraving tools.
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The engraver carefully used the diamond point to create intricate designs on the hard surface.
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She replaced the old blade with a diamond point to improve the cutting efficiency on tough materials.
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For precise engraving, I recommend using a diamond point for its durability and sharpness.
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Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from 'diamond' (a very hard gemstone) combined with 'point' (a tip), i.e. a small tip made of diamond used for cutting or engraving. This is a straightforward noun–noun compound that follows regular compositional patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Diamond point comes from the tiny tip made of diamond that forms a sharp point used for cutting or engraving. Because diamond is the hardest common material, this small tip can cut very hard surfaces, so the term means 'a very hard, small tip used for engraving or cutting'.