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punctum
(anatomy) a point or small area
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blind spot, optic disc, optic disk
the point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light
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belly button, bellybutton, navel, omphalos, omphalus, umbilicus
a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
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McBurney's point
a point one third of the way along a line drawn from the hip to the umbilicus; the point of maximum sensitivity in acute appendicitis
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node
(physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
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antinode
(physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system
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beginning, origin, root, rootage, source
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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celestial point
a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
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center, centre, midpoint
a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
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crinion, trichion
point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead
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chokepoint
a point of congestion or blockage
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corner
the point where two lines meet or intersect
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crossing
a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect
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focus
a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
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geographic point, geographical point
a point on the surface of the Earth
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ground zero
the point of detonation (or above or below) of a nuclear weapon
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hot spot, hotspot
a point of relatively intense heat or radiation
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midair
some point in the air; above ground level
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abutment
point of contact between two objects or parts
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place, position
the particular portion of space occupied by something
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position
the appropriate or customary location
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pressure point
any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
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military position, position
a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
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corner
the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
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place, spot, topographic point
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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vanishing point
the point beyond which something disappears or ceases to exist
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focal point, focus
a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
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hilum
the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle
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focal point, focus, nidus
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
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bight
the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends)
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grave, tomb
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
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junction
the place where two or more things come together
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work, workplace
a place where work is done
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center of curvature, centre of curvature
the center of the circle of curvature
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canthus
either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
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address
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
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wing
(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
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apex, apex of the sun's way, solar apex
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
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antapex
the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from
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apoapsis, point of apoapsis
(astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited
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node
(astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
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derivation
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
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spring
a point at which water issues forth
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fountainhead, head, headspring
the source of water from which a stream arises
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headwater
the source of a river
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wellhead, wellspring
the source of water for a well
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jumping-off place, point of departure
a place from which an enterprise or expedition is launched
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birthplace, place of birth
the place where someone was born
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birthplace, cradle, place of origin, provenance, provenience
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
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bowels
the center of the Earth
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bull, bull's eye
the center of a target
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equinoctial point, equinox
(astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
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center of gravity, centre of gravity
the point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass
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center of mass, centre of mass
point representing the mean position of the matter in a body
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core
the center of an object
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navel, navel point
the center point or middle of something
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polling place, polling station
a place where voters go to cast their votes in an election
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confluence, meeting
a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)
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culmination
(astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon
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end
one of two places from which people are communicating to each other
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epicenter, epicentre
the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
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ground
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
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half-mast, half-staff
a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
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hiding place
a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)
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heights, high
a high place
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hole-in-the-wall
a small unpretentious out-of-the-way place
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holy, holy place, sanctum
a sacred place of pilgrimage
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home
place where something began and flourished
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point source
a concentrated source (especially of radiation or pollution) that is spatially constricted
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trail head, trailhead
the beginning of a trail
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lead
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
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line
a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
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magnetic pole
either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
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mecca
a place that attracts many visitors
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nadir
the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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nesting place
a place suitable for nesting
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nombril
the center point on a shield
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overlook
a high place affording a good view
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crest, crown, peak, summit, tip, top
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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periapsis, point of periapsis
(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
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pole
one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
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celestial pole, pole
one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
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pole position
the most favorable position at the start of a race
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polls
the place where people vote
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pride of place
the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place
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anomaly
(astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
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site, situation
physical position in relation to the surroundings
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setting
the physical position of something
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juxtaposition
a side-by-side position
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lie
position or manner in which something is situated
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post, station
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
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pitch
a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)
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landmark
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
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right
location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
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left
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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back, rear
the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
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front
the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer
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port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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rendezvous
a place where people meet
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scour
a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
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service area
place on a highway providing garage services and eating and toilet facilities
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showplace
a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty
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solitude
a solitary place
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stand
the position where a thing or person stands
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station
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
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stop
a spot where something halts or pauses
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target, target area
the location of the target that is to be hit
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pool, puddle
something resembling a pool of liquid
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vantage
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
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zenith
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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exaltation
the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
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zone
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
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core
the central part of the Earth
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nucleus
the positively charged dense center of an atom
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nucleus
(astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail
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cesspool
a corrupt or disgusting place or state