# point d'appui

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A given point or body upon which troops are formed, or by which they are marched in line or column.
2. An advantageous defensive support; a foothold.
3. A specific note, chord, or phrase that serves as a stable reference point within a piece of music, providing harmonic or melodic grounding.
4. A focal point; a centre of attention.
5. An anchor point against which one pushes.

## Etymology
From French point d'appui (“point of support”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/point-d-appui