| point lace |
a type of lace worked on a needle rather than a bobbin; needlepoint. |
| pointless |
useless to pursue; without meaning. [3 definitions] |
| point of honor |
a matter that affects one's reputation or honor. |
| point of no return |
the point in an aircraft's flight when it lacks sufficient fuel to return to its starting point, and must thus proceed forward. [2 definitions] |
| point of order |
a question as to whether a matter under discussion is in order according to the rules of parliamentary procedure. |
| point-of-sale |
of, pertaining to, or at the place where a purchase is made. |
| point of view |
a position or place from which one may view, consider, or appraise something; viewpoint; standpoint. [2 definitions] |
| point out |
to indicate or remark on (something) so that someone else can see it or know it. |
| point system |
a method of grading that uses numbers instead of letter grades. [4 definitions] |
| point to |
to serve as a sign or indication of something. [2 definitions] |
| pointy |
having a relatively sharp point. [2 definitions] |
| poise |
a state or position of equilibrium; balance. [6 definitions] |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living organisms, esp. by chemical means. [6 definitions] |
| poison dogwood |
poison sumac. |
| poison gas |
any of various toxic gases, such as chlorine, esp. when used in warfare. |
| poison ivy |
a North American plant bearing leaflets in groups of three, greenish flowers, and white berries and secreting an oil that can cause a severe rash on contact. [2 definitions] |
| poison oak |
a western North American shrub bearing leaves that often resemble oak leaves and secreting an oil that can cause a severe rash on contact. [2 definitions] |
| poisonous |
filled with or containing poison. [3 definitions] |
| poison-pen |
of a letter, note, or the like, containing invective, abuse, or threats designed to damage the reputation or happiness of the recipient, and usu. written anonymously. |
| poison pill |
a defensive measure taken by a corporation to prevent a takeover by making it too costly. |
| poison sumac |
a shrub native to swamps of eastern North America bearing pinnate leaves resembling those of sumac and clumps of grayish white berries and secreting an oil that causes a severe rash on contact. |