(computing) A situation, often represented by a point in time, at which the state of a database system is known to be valid, and to which it can be returned in the event of a crisis by using a combination of backups and logs; the data stored at this event.
(video games) A predetermined point in a map, level or scenario that the player may resume from if they die or restart from if they choose to.
A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection
verb
To set a checkpoint.
chokestrap
chokestrap
noun
A strap leading from the bellyband to the lower part of the collar, to keep the collar in place.
chopsticks
chopsticks
noun
plural of chopstick
groupthink
groupthink
noun
A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance of or conformity to a perceived majority view.
hektograph
hektograph
noun
Alternative form of hectograph
housekkept
kataphoric
kataphoric
adj
Alternative form of cataphoric
keepworthy
keepworthy
adj
Worth keeping.
keratophyr
kristopher
kristopher
Proper noun
name of modern usage, a rare spelling variant of Christopher.
patchworks
patchworks
noun
plural of patchwork
patchworky
patchworky
adj
Like patchwork; untidy, variegated, higgledy-piggledy.
petrouchka
phytokinin
pitchforks
pitchforks
noun
plural of pitchfork
pohutukawa
pohutukawa
noun
A coastal evergreen tree, Metrosideros excelsa, native to New Zealand and producing a brilliant display of red flowers made up of a mass of stamens around Christmastime.
pothookery
spatchcock
spatchcock
noun
A rushed effort.
Chicken meat when prepared by spatchcocking. (See below.)
verb
To cut (poultry) along the spine and spread the halves apart, for more even cooking when grilled.
To interpolate, insert or sandwich (in or into).
To prepare in haste.
spitchcock
spitchcock
noun
Eel prepared by spitchcocking.
verb
(transitive) To split (an eel) along the back and then broil it.
