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. |
poke |
to jab or prod, esp. with a slender or sharp object. [12 definitions] |
poke around |
to look through things or search for something, especially in a casual, haphazard, or secretive manner. |
poke bonnet |
a bonnet with a brim that projects out at the front. |
poke fun at |
to tease or mock. |
poker1 |
someone or something that pokes, esp. a long, pointed metal rod for stirring up a fire. |
poker2 |
any of several card games that involve gambling on the value of the players' hands. |