1535–6 in H. M. Paton (1957) I. 188 With the haill poynting werk of the samyn.
1849 31 May 7 With regard to the ‘pointing’ work he had a distinct recollection of paying, and he now produced the receipt for the money.
1916 G. G. Groat 405 The bricklayers..compelled the employer to pay the higher bricklayer's wage for the pointing work.
2003 (Nexis) 5 Sept. 37 The work is ongoing for repairs to the fabric, slates, pointing works and so on.