No. 3,678 in Russian
точкой
The Russian word "точкой" is the instrumental case of "точка," meaning "point" or "dot" (e.g., in geometry or punctuation).
In a sentence
Мы поставим точкой этот спор.
We will end this argument.
'Точкой' is used metaphorically to signify 'ending' the argument.
Геометрическая фигура начинается с точкой.
The geometric figure starts with a point.
'Точкой' refers to a specific position or point in geometry.
Чай был такой горячий, что его налили точкой в чашку.
The tea was so hot that they poured it drop by drop into the cup.
'Точкой' is metaphorically used to signify 'drop by drop', referring to precision or carefulness.
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