(meteorology) A location referred to when issuing watches, warnings, or advisories for specific areas.
(physics) The point where surface water waves are breaking in, e.g., oceans or lakes.
(programming) A point in a program at which operation may be interrupted during debugging so that the state of the program at that point can be investigated.
(web development) A particular size at which a web page is designed to switch to a different layout.
verb
(programming, transitive) To flag with a breakpoint.
kristopher
kristopher
Proper noun
name of modern usage, a rare spelling variant of Christopher.
kryptonite
kryptonite
noun
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable, an Achilles heel.
parrotlike
parrotlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a parrot.
pastorlike
pastorlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a pastor.
perkinston
perofskite
perofskite
noun
Alternative form of perovskite
perovskite
perovskite
noun
(mineralogy) A minor accessory mineral, CaTiO₃, occurring in basic rocks, as orthorhombic crystals.
pointmaker
pointmaker
noun
(historical) A manufacturer of laces for fastening clothing.
politicker
politicker
noun
(dated, colloquial or dialect) A politician; one who employs politics.
One who politicks; one who engages in politicking to increase their stature or power within a (non-governmental) business, organization, profession, etc.
porterlike
porterlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a porter (person employed to carry things).
Resembling or characteristic of porter (type of beer).
