13. (Astron.)
Defn: A fixed conventional place for reference, or zero of reckoning, in the heavens, usually the intersection of two or more great circles of the sphere, and named specifically in each case according to the position intended; as, the equinoctial points; the solstitial points; the nodal points; vertical points, etc. See Equinoctial Nodal.
14. (Her.)
Defn: One of the several different parts of the escutcheon. See
Escutcheon.
15. (Naut.) (a) One of the points of the compass (see Points of the compass, below); also, the difference between two points of the compass; as, to fall off a point. (b) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails. See Reef point, under Reef.
16. (Anc. Costume)
Defn: A a string or lace used to tie together certain parts of the dress. Sir W. Scott.
17. Lace wrought the needle; as, point de Venise; Brussels point. See Point lace, below.
18. pl. (Railways)
Defn: A switch. [Eng.]