| canine |
of or pertaining to the pointed teeth between the incisors and molars. [1/4 definitions] |
| caramelize |
to cook (food containing natural sugar) to the point wherein liquids and natural sugar are released and create a sweet and nutty-tasting brown syrup. [1/2 definitions] |
| caramelized |
(of a vegetable or other food containing natural sugar) cooked to the point wherein liquids and natural sugar are released and create a sweet and nutty-tasting brown syrup. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| crackle |
to cause to become covered with fine cracks, even to the point of breaking. [1/9 definitions] |
| crisp |
short and to the point. [1/4 definitions] |
| cut to the chase |
(informal) in speaking, to get to the point. |
| dal segno |
from the sign (used in music as a direction to return to the point so marked and repeat a passage). |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. [1/5 definitions] |
| drench |
to sprinkle with or soak in a liquid to the point of saturation; wet. [1/3 definitions] |
| D.S. |
abbreviation of "dal segno," from the sign (used in music as a direction to return to the point so marked and repeat a passage). |
| engrossed |
involved or mentally engaged in something to the point of being unable to focus on anything else. |
| exasperate |
to bother or annoy to the point of causing anger. |
| foible |
a sword blade's weaker part, from the middle to the point. [1/2 definitions] |
| formal |
proper or socially correct, sometimes to the point of being cold; stiff. [1/5 definitions] |
| forthright |
outspoken and to the point. [1/2 definitions] |
| get carried away |
to become excited, agitated, or enthusiastic to the point that one goes too far in one's speech or actions, losing the ability to see logically what is real, practical, or sufficient. |
| grasping |
overly eager to obtain material goods, sometimes to the point of ruthlessness; greedy. [1/2 definitions] |
| lanky |
tall and thin to the point of awkwardness; rawboned. |
| nauseate |
to upset the stomach of (a person or animal), often to the point of causing vomiting; cause nausea in. [1/2 definitions] |
| off the track |
not related to the point or issue. |