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The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

{{U|intention}} or goal. +

The ability of someone to aim straight; one’s faculty for being able to hit a physical target.

(obsolete) Conjecture; guess.

To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

(obsolete) To guess or conjecture.

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