Definition: punto

Search dictionary for

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

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.