| basis point |
a unit equal to one hundredth of one percent, used in economics and finance to measure exchange rates, interest rates, and the like. |
| beside the point |
not relevant to the main focus of interest or discussion. |
| blue point |
a variety of Siamese cat with a pale body and dark bluish gray points. |
| boiling point |
the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals atmospheric pressure and the liquid boils. [2 definitions] |
| breaking point |
the point at which any material breaks or separates under pressure or tension. [3 definitions] |
| Clovis point |
the oldest known type of flint tool in North America, esp. spearheads, dating to approximately 13,500 years ago and found near Clovis, New Mexico. |
| decimal point |
a period placed before the numerator in a decimal fraction. |
| dew point |
the temperature at which water vapor in the air starts to condense into liquid. |
| exclamation point |
a punctuation mark (!) used after an exclamation, interjection, or command. |
| extra point |
see conversion. |
| flash point |
the lowest temperature at which a combustible liquid will give a flash of light when heat is applied. [2 definitions] |
| freezing point |
the temperature at which a given liquid freezes. |
| game point |
the stage in a game, esp. in a racket sport, when the next point scored will be the last and deciding one. [2 definitions] |
| gros point |
a large needlepoint stitch across two horizontal and two vertical threads. [2 definitions] |
| in point of |
as regards. |
| match point |
the final point that must be scored to win a match, esp. in tennis. |
| melting point |
the temperature at which a given solid turns into liquid. |
| pedal point |
a single continuous musical tone, usu. in the bass, that is sustained while the other parts progress through harmonic changes. |
| petit point |
embroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry. [2 definitions] |
| point after touchdown |
see conversion. |