| point after touchdown |
see "conversion." |
| point lace |
a type of lace worked on a needle rather than a bobbin; needlepoint. |
| 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 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] |
| point-blank |
of a gunshot or other shot, fired at very close range. [4 definitions] |
| point-of-sale |
of, pertaining to, or at the place where a purchase is made. |
| power point |
(chiefly British) a point in an electrical system where electrical appliances can be connected to the current; outlet. |
| pressure point |
any of several places on the body where an artery passes over bone close to the skin, and where pressure can be applied to cut off blood flow to a limb, as in the case of serious injury. |
| saturation point |
the limit beyond which no further absorption can occur. [2 definitions] |
| sticking point |
a position or point beyond which someone or something will not move. [2 definitions] |
| stretch a point |
to exaggerate. |
| suspension point |
see "ellipsis." |
| talking point |
a fact, idea, or view that is esp. persuasive or supportive of one side in an argument. |
| three-point landing |
a perfect aircraft landing in which the two main wheels and the tail or nose wheel touch down simultaneously. |
| three-point play |
in basketball, a play in which a player is fouled while making a two-point basket and then scores another point on the subsequent free throw. |