Punto \Pun"to\, n. [It. punto, L. punctum point. See Point.]

(Fencing) A point or hit.

Punto diritto [It.]

, a direct stroke or hit.

Punto reverso [It. riverso reverse], a backhanded stroke. --Halliwell. ``Ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso!'' --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)