POINTS
\pˈɔ͡ɪnts], \pˈɔɪnts], \p_ˈɔɪ_n_t_s]\
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Among seamen, flat pieces of plaited cordage tapering towards each end, used in reefing; on a railway, the switches or movable guiding-rails which admit a train on to a junctionline, to a siding, or from the one line of rail to the other; qualities, as good points.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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silver iodide
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