'To point well' definitions:

Definition of 'To point well'

From: GCIDE

Point \Point\ (point), v. i.
1. To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; -- with at. [1913 Webster]
Now must the world point at poor Katharine. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Point at the tattered coat and ragged shoe. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
2. To indicate the presence of game by fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do. [1913 Webster]
He treads with caution, and he points with fear. --Gay. [1913 Webster]
3. (Med.) To approximate to the surface; to head; -- said of an abscess. [1913 Webster]
To point at, to treat with scorn or contempt by pointing or directing attention to.
To point well (Naut.), to sail close to the wind; -- said of a vessel. [1913 Webster]