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Extra Point: A single point scored in a conversion attempt by making what would be a field goal during general play.

Point Of Beginning (POB): In a metes-and bounds legal description, the starting point of the survey, situated in one corner of the parcel, all metes-and-bounds descriptions must follow the boundaries of the parcel ba . . . View Full Definition

Point Of Exposure: The place where someone can come into contact with a substance present in the environment [see exposure pathway].

Point Load: A point where a bearing/structural weight is concentrated and transferred to the foundation.

Point of Presence (POP): A Point of Presence usually means a city or location where a network can be connected to, often with dial up phone lines. So if an Internet company says they will soon have a POP in Belgrade . . . View Full Definition

Point Holding: This acupressure technique requires several practitioners to apply pressure to specific acupoints for up to two hours in order to remove blockage and stimulate emotional release within the m . . . View Full Definition

Point And Figure Chart: A price-only chart that takes into account only whole integer changes in price, i.e., a 2-point change. Point and figure charting disregards the element of time and is used solely to record . . . View Full Definition

Point Guard: Usually a team's floor leader, who initiates the offense and controls the tempo of the game.

Point Of Sale (POS): The place where a sale of goods takes place, eg. a shop counter.

Point Of View Character: The central figure in a limited point of view narration, the character through whom the reader experiences the author's representation of the world. See point of view, above.