(idiomatic) To argue or promote an idea. / (idiomatic) To take care in doing something; to pay attention or ensure that something is done.

(rare) The formation of cells, having variably shaped nuclei, that occurs in Bowen's disease.

(nautical, navigation) An estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; abbreviated CPA. The estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision of e.g. two ships.

(mechanical engineering) The temperature at which a grease passes from a semi-solid to a liquid state under specific test conditions.

Any of the four principal compass directions: north, south, east and west.

plural of moot point

plural of poison gland

The most distant point at which the eye can focus (usually infinity, but nearer for a myopic eye). / (figuratively) The most distant point under consideration in any situation.

Alternative form of take the point

(idiomatic) To agree with what a person says, to be persuaded by their arguments.