Point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004392",
  "term": "Point",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definitions": [
    "To fill the joints between masonry units, such as bricks or stones, with mortar or a similar material. This process, known as pointing, seals the joints against water penetration and contributes to the structural integrity and aesthetic appearance of the wall. The mortar is typically pressed firmly into the joint and finished with a specific profile.",
    "The mechanical installation on a railway track that allows trains to be guided from one track to another, also known as a switch or turnout. A set of points consists of a pair of linked tapering rails, called switch rails, which can be moved laterally to direct the train's wheels. The position of the points determines the route a train will take through a junction."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "switch"
  ],
  "subject": [
    "Construction",
    "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "repoint",
    "switch",
    "catch points"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Verfugen",
    "es": "rejuntar",
    "fr": "pointer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/point/"
}