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Play in American and Canadian football
a two-point conversion, two-point convert, two-point try, or two-point attempt is a play a team attempts instead of kicking a one-point conversion immediately
Two-point_conversion
Gridiron football scoring play
The conversion, try (American football), also known as a point(s) after touchdown, PAT, extra point, two-point conversion, or convert (Canadian football)
Conversion (gridiron football)
Conversion_(gridiron_football)
after-touchdown extra point or two point conversion attempt, the defense is awarded a Defensive two-point conversion and scores two points. College and
American_football_rules
Notable 2025 NFL game
comeback, Seattle returned a punt for a touchdown and completed three two-point conversions, including a backwards pass from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold
2025 Los Angeles Rams–Seattle Seahawks game
2025_Los_Angeles_Rams–Seattle_Seahawks_game
Tie-breaking method used in sports
thereafter consist of two-point conversion attempts and are scored as such. Since 2010, CFL teams must also attempt the two-point conversion after any touchdown
Overtime_(sports)
American football player (born 1992)
for 90 receiving yards and a crucial two-point conversion in a 22–19 overtime victory. The two-point conversion put the Texans up 19–16 in regulation
DeAndre_Hopkins
American football tournament
cornerback D'Angelo Ross blocked an extra point attempt and returned it for a defensive two-point conversion, the first such score to occur in a postseason
2024–25_NFL_playoffs
Topics referred to by the same term
opportunity to score an additional point following a touchdown Two-point conversion, a gridiron football conversion to score two points Track and field athletics
Conversion
2004 National Football League Championship
yards, Faulk's two-point conversion constituted the only points he scored all season. This was also the Patriots' only two-point conversion attempt all season
Super_Bowl_XXXVIII
96th season in franchise history
two-point conversion run by Kyle Monangai. They then scored a one-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Colston Loveland, and a two-point conversion pass
2025_Detroit_Lions_season
American football player (born 2002)
go-ahead two-point conversion with under 15 seconds left as the Colts came back to win 25–24 over the New England Patriots. Richardson missed the final two games
Anthony Richardson (American football)
Anthony_Richardson_(American_football)
94th season in franchise history, first playoff berth since 2016
two-point conversion again from the seven-yard line with Goff throwing an interception, but the Cowboys were penalized for offsides. On the final two-point
2023_Detroit_Lions_season
2017 National Football League championship game
touchdown, opted for two-point conversions after each of their next two touchdowns, and did not have to attempt the extra point after their game-winning
Super_Bowl_LI
Notable American football play in Super Bowl LII
Philly Special had been successfully run at the college level on a two-point conversion attempt in 2012 by Clemson with Andre Ellington, DeAndre Hopkins
Philly_Special
2000 National Football League championship game
take the lead, 13–12 with Antowain Smith's two touchdown runs in the second half (the two-point conversion after Smith's second touchdown failed). In
Super_Bowl_XXXIV
Means of scoring in gridiron football
a touchdown is worth six points and is followed by an extra point or two-point conversion attempt. To score a touchdown, one team must take the football
Touchdown
1995 edition of the Super Bowl
yards for a touchdown. Then Humphries completed a pass to Seay for a two-point conversion (the first in Super Bowl history; the rule had been adopted by the
Super_Bowl_XXIX
American football tournament
after receiver Kevin Williams dropped a pass from Johnson on the two-point conversion attempt. Late in the fourth quarter, Titans receiver Isaac Byrd's
1999–2000_NFL_playoffs
American football season
production and scoring: The two-point conversion after touchdowns is adopted. However, the defensive two-point conversion would not be adopted until the
1994_NFL_season
American football player (born 1995)
two two-point conversions, which tied Marshall Faulk for the most career two-point conversions with seven. In Week 13 against the Lions, he had two rushing
Alvin_Kamara
American football season
extra point, or accepting the penalty, which would allow them to attempt another two-point conversion, but from the one-yard line instead of the two-yard
2024 Kansas City Chiefs season
2024_Kansas_City_Chiefs_season
Scoring play in gridiron football
occurrence is the one-point (or conversion) safety, which can be scored by the offense on an extra point or two-point conversion attempt: these have occurred
Safety (gridiron football score)
Safety_(gridiron_football_score)
91st season in franchise history
chase down Jackson. The Giants elected to enforce that penalty on a two-point conversion attempt, which Barkley scored, cutting the Eagles' lead to 20–18
2023 Philadelphia Eagles season
2023_Philadelphia_Eagles_season
93rd season in franchise history
Josh Reynolds and a two-point conversion pass from Goff to Hockenson, a four-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Hockenson, and a two-yard touchdown pass
2022_Detroit_Lions_season
2011 National Football League championship game
25-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and a two-point conversion. The Packers answered with Mason Crosby's 23-yard field goal with
Super_Bowl_XLV
American college football rivalry game
playing for the tie and kicking the extra point, coach Bryant elected to go for the win on a two-point conversion. On the attempt, Joe Kelley failed to complete
Third_Saturday_in_October
two-point conversion) are the most points possible on any given possession; therefore, the number of possessions (n) necessary is equal to the point margin
Glossary of American football terms
Glossary_of_American_football_terms
NFL team season; first Super Bowl appearance
McNabb to rookie DeSean Jackson. The Eagles went for the two-point conversion, hoping for a three-point lead, but failed, leaving the score 25–24. However,
2008_Arizona_Cardinals_season
College version of American/Canadian gridiron football
of scrimmage for placekick attempts, but the two-yard line for two-point attempts. The two-point conversion was not implemented in the NFL until 1994, but
College_football
Means of scoring in gridiron football
(which usually becomes seven with a successful conversion, and potentially eight with a two-point conversion), teams will generally attempt a field goal
Field_goal
92nd season in franchise history
Williams and a two-point conversion pass from Goff to Hockenson, and a two-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Quintez Cephus and a two-point conversion pass from
2021_Detroit_Lions_season
American football player (born 1997)
touchdown plus a rushing two-point conversion, along with scoring a rushing touchdown and throwing for a second two-point conversion to tie with 0:00 left
Kyler_Murray
Type of sports field
– are called the end zones. The end zones are where touchdowns, two-point conversions, and safeties are scored, and where touchbacks occur. Orange weighted
American_football_field
American football player (born 1992)
in Super Bowl XLVIII, with 14. He scored three touchdowns and a two-point conversion, setting a record for points in a Super Bowl, with 20; that record
James_White_(running_back)
American football player (born 1985)
fourth quarter to narrow what had been a 25-point Falcons lead down to 28–18 and a two-point conversion with less than a minute to go to tie the game
Danny_Amendola
American football player (born 1983)
Langford was stopped on the two point conversion attempt, and the Bears lost 17–15. In Week 14, Cutler threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns against Washington
Jay_Cutler
2015 National Football League game
an extra point instead of a two-point conversion, the score stood at 21–20 to end the 3rd quarter. On the next Cowboys' drive, Romo took two consecutive
Dez_Caught_It
2005 film by Peter Segal
Machines rally behind Crewe and with a decisive two-point conversion, they win the game by a one-point margin. Knauer congratulates Crewe for his victory
The_Longest_Yard_(2005_film)
American football player (born 1992)
for 117 yards and a touchdown as well as catching the game winning two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter to secure a 32–31 win for the
Darren_Waller
2003 National Football League championship game
Raiders' deficit to 34–21 and were only two touchdowns away from taking the lead. The Raiders' two-point conversion failed for the third straight time when
Super_Bowl_XXXVII
American football player (born 1980)
against Tucson Amphitheater, he caught one touchdown pass, scored a two-point conversion and threw a 26-yard touchdown pass.[citation needed] Heap played
Todd_Heap
Team field sport
this is known as a two-point conversion. In general, the extra point is almost always successful, while the two-point conversion is a much riskier play
American_football
2024 Arena Football League championship game
West Texas Desert Hawks four weeks prior), scored a touchdown, four-point conversion and a deuce (a kickoff through the Firebirds' uprights) in a five-second
ArenaBowl_XXXIII
2025 National Football League championship game
of the third quarter, their first score of the game, but failed a two-point conversion attempt from Mahomes to tight end Travis Kelce, trimming Philadelphia's
Super_Bowl_LIX
87th season in franchise history
lineman Jonah Williams on the extra point attempt caused Giants head coach Brian Daboll to attempt a two-point conversion from the Rams' 1-yard line. But
2023_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
2018 American football playoff game
end the game on the two-point conversion try. The kneel down also meant that the Vikings did not cover the 5.5-point betting point spread. The next week
Minneapolis_Miracle
American football team season
denied a two-point conversion pass from McCown to wide receiver Travis Benjamin – even after an offsides penalty on Talib that moved the conversion attempt
2015_Denver_Broncos_season
can be achieved through touchdowns (6 points), point after touchdown (1 point), two-point conversion (2 points), a safety (1–2 points) or a field goal
List of highest-scoring NFL games
List_of_highest-scoring_NFL_games
American football play
end zone is sometimes called a "pick-two", as it is a defensive two-point conversion rather than a touchdown. For example, on December 4, 2016, the Kansas
Interception
63rd season in franchise history
failed two-point conversion. Following punts by both teams, Matt Ryan hit Parris Campbell on a 35-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion failed again
2022_Las_Vegas_Raiders_season
47th season in franchise history
game-tying two-conversion attempt, but allowed the play clock to run out, and were flagged for Delay of game. After a five-yard penalty, the second two-point conversion
2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
2022_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_season
American football tournament
left in the second quarter. He followed it up with a successful two-point conversion pass to tight end Ken Dilger. Miami responded with a drive to the
2000–01_NFL_playoffs
Pittsburgh Steelers 84th US football season
Darrius Heyward-Bey on a 31-yard touchdown pass with a successful two-point conversion to make it 8–0. This was followed up with Roethlisberger finding
2016 Pittsburgh Steelers season
2016_Pittsburgh_Steelers_season
27th season in franchise history
after the two-minute warning, Wilson connected with Davis again for a second touchdown, but his pass to Elijah Moore on the two-point conversion was deflected
2021_Carolina_Panthers_season
American college football season
10-yard line. Two plays later, he threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Schoonmaker. McNamara was sacked on attempt at a two-point conversion. Late in the
2021 Michigan Wolverines football team
2021_Michigan_Wolverines_football_team
American football player (born 1991)
Chiefs were down 18–10 in the 4th quarter. Following a successful two-point conversion, Fisher was called on a holding penalty that resulted in a loss of
Eric Fisher (American football)
Eric_Fisher_(American_football)
2018 National Football League championship game
21-yard touchdown run to increase the Eagles' lead to 15–3, but a two-point conversion failed when Foles' pass to Jeffery was broken up by cornerback Eric
Super_Bowl_LII
57th season in franchise history; second Super Bowl loss
(two-point conversion failed), Colts 15–10. Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 4:35. NYJ – Marques Douglas 1-yard fumble return, 1:29 (Dustin Keller two-point conversion)
2009 Indianapolis Colts season
2009_Indianapolis_Colts_season
Variation of gridiron football
but stops after an extra point or two-point conversion attempt. If a quarter ends as a touchdown is scored, an untimed conversion attempt takes place. The
Arena_football
point for a conversion by place kick after a touchdown or if safety is scored off any conversion attempt, two points for the following: a conversion by
List of gridiron football rules
List_of_gridiron_football_rules
NFL team season
quarter Ron Dayne ran in for a 30-yard touchdown, with a failed two-point conversion making the score 13–3 at the half. Late in the third quarter, Collins
2002_New_York_Giants_season
American football player (born 1994)
Angeles Rams, Saubert caught a game-winning two-point conversion in overtime. This two-point conversion helped the Seahawks secure a playoff spot for
Eric_Saubert
College football bowl game and BCS National Championship
gave the Hokies a lead with a field goal and two touchdowns. Tech failed to convert two two-point conversions, but held a 29–28 lead at the end of the third
2000_Sugar_Bowl
American football player (born 1997)
a two-point conversion during the 42–36 overtime victory. Westbrook-Ikhine finished his rookie season with three receptions for 33 yards and a two-point
Nick_Westbrook-Ikhine
American football team season
touchdown pass to tight end Dalton Kincaid, with a successful two-point conversion. Lutz added two more field goals—from 49 and 40 yards out, to give the Broncos
2023_Denver_Broncos_season
College football game
plays (including multiple 4th-down conversions and a two-point conversion) in order to secure the win by one point. During the summer preceding the season
2007_Fiesta_Bowl
2014 American football postseason game
successful onside kick recovery; and another touchdown with a successful two-point conversion to take a 22–19 lead with about a minute remaining. The Packers were
2014_NFC_Championship_Game
26th season in franchise history, winless collapse after 8–3 start
losses were by a combined 8 points, including two of the five losses as a result of a failed two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter, and failed to
2021_Baltimore_Ravens_season
American college football season
two-point conversion pass from John Nocera to Curt Merz. Fleming also ran 61 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, which was followed by a two-point
1958 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
1958_Iowa_Hawkeyes_football_team
NFL team season
Newton was knocked out of the game with a concussion incurred on a two-point conversion run. With the win, the Falcons improved to 3–1. Week Five: Atlanta
2016_Atlanta_Falcons_season
American football player (born 1990)
couple welcomed twin sons Kace and Kyren on August 24, 2024. "NFL Two-Point Conversions Made Career Leaders". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January
Zach_Ertz
2010 National Football League championship game
than settle for a six-point lead, and risk a potential Colts game-winning touchdown, the Saints chanced a two-point conversion. Moore caught a pass from
Super_Bowl_XLIV
2021 American football postseason game
Rodgers led two consecutive touchdown drives to bring the score to 28–23 (after their second touchdown, the Packers failed at a two-point conversion). In the
2020_NFC_Championship_Game
American football player (born 1994)
involved in a controversial call that negated the team a successful two-point conversion with 23 seconds left and a potential win, after officials flagged
Dan_Skipper
American football player (born 1992)
per carry. McKinnon rushed for three touchdowns and a game-ending two-point conversion in a triple-overtime thriller at Chattanooga for a total of 20 points
Jerick_McKinnon
60th season in franchise history
rallied from a 17–9 Tennessee lead. Jameis Winston's two touchdowns and a two-point conversion throw put the Buccaneers up 23–17 halfway through the
2019_Tennessee_Titans_season
that pulled the Chippewas within a point at 49–48. Central Michigan elected to go for the win on a two-point conversion, but Rush's pass on a fade route
List_of_Hail_Mary_passes
Previously unrecorded final score
played in the NFL" Part 2, covering 1960-1993: "The dark lore of the two-point conversion" Part 3, covering 1994-2024: "The stat about nothing" Part 4, covering
Scorigami
Gridiron football in secondary schools
thereafter are two-point conversion attempts instead of possessions from the 25-yard line, and successful attempts are scored as conversions instead of touchdowns
High_school_football
American football team season
run from Jordan Wilkins, and two-point conversion run by Wilkins, a 29-yard interception return by Kenny Moore II, and a two-yard touchdown run from Trey
2020_Detroit_Lions_season
2018 American college football game
conversion tries starting in the fifth overtime. Prior to the 2021 season, the rules were further changed, so now teams rotate two-point conversion tries
2018 LSU vs. Texas A&M football game
2018_LSU_vs._Texas_A&M_football_game
are followed by a conversion attempt, with the following additional caveats: U.S. college: Teams must attempt a two-point conversion starting with double
Comparison of American and Canadian football
Comparison_of_American_and_Canadian_football
Notable NFL game
included four, third-down conversions, with Cedric Benson scoring on a one-yard run. The Packers attempted a two-point conversion, although it was unsuccessful
Fail_Mary
American football team season
scrambling for a 9-yard touchdown (with a failed two-point conversion attempt after a botched extra-point snap). The Patriots responded, with quarterback
2011_Denver_Broncos_season
American football tournament
to Golden Tate to take a one-point lead with less than one minute remaining. The Eagles went for the two-point conversion, but a rush by Wendell Smallwood
2018–19_NFL_playoffs
College football rivalry in the United States
an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt on its final touchdown. In the post-game interview Hayes was asked why he went for two points with an already
Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry
Michigan–Ohio_State_football_rivalry
57th season in franchise history; first playoff berth since 2002
try for the two point conversion instead of trying to stop Brees in an overtime period and Carr hit Michael Crabtree for the conversion to put the Raiders
2016_Oakland_Raiders_season
2016 National Football League championship game
Fowler for a two-point conversion, giving the Broncos a 24–10 lead with 3:08 left and essentially putting the game away. The two-point conversion marked the
Super_Bowl_50
American football player (born 1967)
Seay has the distinction of being the first NFL player to score a two-point conversion in Super Bowl history. Seay played wide receiver in football and
Mark_Seay
2002 college football game in North Carolina
Appalachian State victory. The game is remembered for the botched two-point conversion attempt that cost Furman the game. It is considered one of the greatest
Miracle_on_the_Mountain
51st season in franchise history
Kitna found Bryant on a 15-yard touchdown pass (with a successful two-point conversion pass to Witten), yet New York answered with a 26-yard field goal
2010_Dallas_Cowboys_season
College football game
where instead of playing for a tie with an extra point kick the Cornhuskers went for a two-point conversion to try to take the lead. Despite being the designated
1984_Orange_Bowl
NFL team season
with a failed two-point conversion. The Jaguars then exploded on a 65-yard Mark Brunell touchdown pass to Jermaine Lewis, but their two-point try was stopped
2003_Carolina_Panthers_season
American college football season
Harper 1 Yd Run (Two–Point Pass Conversion Failed) 0–19 04:21 ORE–Jeremiah Masoli 5 Yd Run (Legarrette Blount Run For Two–Point Conversion) 8–19 Wikinews
2009 Boise State Broncos football team
2009_Boise_State_Broncos_football_team
75th season in franchise history
set up by a 69-yard run by Ford two plays earlier, to take a 22–19 lead after a Watson run for the 2-point conversion. However, in the fourth quarter
2023_Cleveland_Browns_season
NFL team 35th season
his first NFL reception. Harmon's two-point conversion was the first by a Charger since Lance Alworth in 1968. Week Two: Cincinnati Bengals at San Diego
1994 San Diego Chargers season
1994_San_Diego_Chargers_season
American football tournament
score. Owens caught nine passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored two two-point conversions and completed a 25-yard pass. Collins threw for
2002–03_NFL_playoffs
College football game
Oregon extra point, a one-point conversion safety. The one-point safety was awarded to Oregon after Kansas State blocked Oregon's extra-point attempt, recovered
2013_Fiesta_Bowl
American football team season
end Antonio Gates on a 12-yard touchdown pass (with a successful two-point conversion as Rivers found wide receiver Legedu Naanee). Before the clock struck
2010_Seattle_Seahawks_season
American football player (born 2000)
against the Atlanta Falcons with three receptions for 41 yards and a two-point conversion in the 27–26 victory. In Week 3, against the Carolina Panthers, Olave
Chris_Olave
TWO POINT-CONVERSION
TWO POINT-CONVERSION
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Happy to the Point
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : probably an altered form of French Pons, a habitational name from places so named in Bourgogne and Franche-Comté.
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of English Tom, TWM means "twin."
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Edward Poins, an irregular humorist.
Male
Polish
Polish form of Latin Ivo, IWO means "yew tree."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Point; Intelligent
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : from the medieval personal name Ponc(h)e, Pons (see Ponce).English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Ponts in La Manche and Seine-Maritime, Normandy, from Latin pontes ‘bridges’ (see Pont).English (of Norman origin) : nickname for a fop or dandy, from points ‘laces for hose’ (see Pointer 1).
Girl/Female
Norse
New point.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Drop; Point
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Norse
Point.
Girl/Female
Norse
Beautiful point.
Boy/Male
Indian
Point
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Point
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Point
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bindushri | பீநà¯à®¤à¯à®·à¯à®°à¯€Â
Point
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Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, French, and Catalan
English, Scottish, French, and Catalan : topographic name for
someone who lived near a bridge, Middle English, Old French, Catalan
pont (Latin pons, genitive pontis).Catalan : habitational name from any of the numerous places named
with Pont.Dutch : variant of
Pond 2.A Pont from the Lorraine region of France is documented in Quebec City in
1640; Pont appears to be a secondary surname to
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Drop Point
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bindu Priya | பிஂத௠பà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾Â
Drop, Point
Bindu Priya | பிஂத௠பà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾Â
Boy/Male
Norse
Point descendant.
Girl/Female
Indian
Drop, Point
TWO POINT-CONVERSION
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Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Dutch, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Jamaican
Supplanter; Held by the Heel; Form of Jacob; He who Supplants; God is Gracious
Girl/Female
Biblical
Foxes, fists, path.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Name of Flower; Lord Vishnu's Favourite
Boy/Male
Tamil
A crane
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh
Respectable; Worshipped Person
Male
French
 Variant spelling of Old French Armand, ARMAN means "bold/hardy man." Compare with another form of Arman.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
English
Son of a dark man.
Boy/Male
Latin
Light.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Thirst
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n.
To mark (as Hebrew) with vowel points.
n.
Lace wrought the needle; as, point de Venise; Brussels point. See Point lace, below.
a.
Alt. of Point-devise
adv.
Alt. of Point-devise
a.
Shared by, or affecting two or more; held in common; as, joint property; a joint bond.
n.
A movement executed with the saber or foil; as, tierce point.
v. t.
To cover with coloring matter; to apply paint to; as, to paint a house, a signboard, etc.
adv.
In a point-blank manner.
n.
Printed letters; the impression taken from type, as to excellence, form, size, etc.; as, small print; large print; this line is in print.
n.
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.
v. t.
To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.
v. t.
To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together; as, to joint boards.
n.
To supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate; as, to point a composition.
n.
To direct toward an abject; to aim; as, to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort.
n.
Whatever serves to mark progress, rank, or relative position, or to indicate a transition from one state or position to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off five points; he won by tenpoints.
n.
The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game; as, the dog came to a point. See Pointer.
v. i.
To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; -- with at.
n.
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.
n.
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end; as, to point a dart, or a pencil. Used also figuratively; as, to point a moral.
n.
A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails. See Reef point, under Reef.