(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.
checkpointed
checkpointed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of checkpoint
checkpointing
checkpointing
verb
present participle of checkpoint
checkpoints
checkpoints
noun
plural of checkpoint
chickenpox
chickenpox
noun
Alternative form of chicken pox
chinkapin
chinkapin
noun
Alternative form of chinquapin.
chipmunk
chipmunk
noun
A squirrel-like rodent of the genus Tamias, native mainly to North America.
verb
(transitive) To fill (one's mouth or cheeks) with food.
(transitive) To speed up (an audio recording, especially a song), to make the voices high-pitched.
(transitive) To stuff (food) into one's mouth or cheeks, sometimes as part of competitive eating.
chipmunks
chipmunks
noun
plural of chipmunk
chlorpikrin
chutzpanik
cockneyship
ducklingship
ektodynamorphic
ektodynamorphic
adj
Alternative form of ectodynamorphic
gumpoldskirchner
handpick
handpick
verb
To pick or harvest by hand.
To select carefully and with individual attention.
handpicked
handpicked
adj
(figurative) Selected with great care or by insiders or an individual.
Picked by hand rather than by machinery.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of handpick
handpicking
handpicking
verb
present participle of handpick
handpicks
handpicks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of handpick
heckelphone
heckelphone
noun
A musical instrument resembling the oboe, but pitched an octave lower.
henpeck
henpeck
noun
(rare) A man who is meekly subservient to his wife.
verb
(chiefly by a wife) To nag persistently.
henpecked
henpecked
adj
(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing wife or girlfriend.
henpecking
henpecking
noun
An instance of somebody being henpecked; nagging.
verb
present participle of henpeck
henpecks
henpecks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of henpeck
hockingport
holoplanktonic
holoplanktonic
adj
Of or pertaining to holoplankton
hopsacking
hopsacking
noun
hopsack fabric
hopsackings
hopsackings
noun
plural of hopsacking
humperdinck
hyperkinetic
hyperkinetic
adj
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) Of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity.
noun
A person exhibiting hyperkinesis or hyperactivity.
hypokinetic
hypokinetic
adj
Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting hypokinesis
hypoplanktonic
isokeraunographic
isokeraunophonic
jackanapish
jackanapish
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a jackanapes.
jackpuddinghood
kanchipuram
kanchipuram
Proper noun
A city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India.
keratinophilic
keratinophilic
adj
Capable of thriving on keratin.
keraunographic
keraunographic
adj
Of or pertaining to keraunography.
keraunophonic
keypunch
keypunch
noun
(computing) A mechanical device whose keys are pressed, individually or in combination, to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to particular characters.
(computing) An electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function.
verb
To use such a device or machine
keypunched
keypunched
verb
simple past tense and past participle of keypunch
keypuncher
keypuncher
noun
(computing) A keypunch.
A person who operates a keypunch.
keypunchers
keypunchers
noun
plural of keypuncher
keypunches
keypunches
noun
plural of keypunch
keypunching
keypunching
verb
present participle of keypunch
kinematographic
kinematographical
kinematographical
adj
cinematographical
kinematographically
kinetographic
kinetographic
adj
(photography) Relating to kinetography.
koilanaglyphic
nunapitchuk
nyckelharpa
nyckelharpa
noun
(music) A string instrument (chordophone) with a long body and a boat-shaped soundbox, with keys attached to tangents that act like frets when the keys are depressed, and most commonly featuring chromatic and sympathetic strings in modern instruments, originating in the traditional music of Sweden.
pachinko
pachinko
noun
A mechanical ball-dropping game similar to pinball, popular in Japan.
verb
(intransitive) To tumble down through a series of obstacles.
packinghouse
packinghouse
noun
A facility where harvested food is processed into a salable condition.
A slaughterhouse wherein animals are slaughtered, and the meat is then processed into smaller cuts.
packmanship
parchmentlike
parchmentlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of parchment.
patchworking
patchworking
noun
The making of patchworks
verb
present participle of patchwork
peacockishness
peacockishness
noun
The quality of being peacockish.
peckinpah
peckishness
peckishness
noun
The quality of being peckish; mild hunger.
pfannkuchen
pharmacokinetic
pharmacokinetic
adj
(pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacokinetics.
pharmacokinetics
pharmacokinetics
noun
(pharmacology) A branch of pharmacology concerned with the rate at which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body.
(pharmacology) The particular rates at which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body.
phenakistoscope
phenakistoscope
noun
An early animation device consisting of a disc or drum which rotated, showing successive images through slits, often via a mirror, thus producing the illusion of motion.
phenylketonuric
phenylketonuric
adj
Having or relating to phenylketonuria.
noun
A person who has phenylketonuria.
phosphofructokinase
phosphofructokinase
noun
(biochemistry) Any of a group of kinase enzymes that convert fructose phosphates to biphosphates
photokinetic
photokinetic
adj
Of or pertaining to photokinesis.
physicking
physicking
noun
(archaic) medication
verb
present participle of physic
phytoplanktonic
phytoplanktonic
adj
Pertaining to, or derived from, phytoplankton
pickthank
pickthank
adj
Of or relating to pickthanks.
noun
A sycophant, a yes-man; one who meddles, tattles, informs (often in order to curry favour).
pickthankly
pickthankness
picnickish
picnickish
adj
Resembling, characteristic of, or suitable for a picnic.
pinchback
pinchbeck
pinchbeck
adj
(not comparable) Made of pinchbeck.
Sham; spurious, artificial; being a cheap substitution; only superficially attractive.
noun
An alloy of copper and zinc once used as imitation gold for cheap jewelry.
pinchcock
pinchcock
noun
A clamp on a flexible pipe to regulate the flow of fluid.
pincheck
pincheck
noun
A kind of sturdy cotton cloth with a dot pattern.
pinchecks
pinchecks
noun
plural of pincheck
pitchforking
pitchforking
noun
The act of pricking with a pitchfork
verb
present participle of pitchfork
pokonchi
prechecking
prechecking
verb
present participle of precheck
psychokineses
psychokineses
noun
plural of psychokinesis
psychokinesia
psychokinesia
noun
(pathology, obsolete) Abnormal impulsive behaviour unaccompanied by depression or other mental disorder.
psychokinesis
psychokinesis
noun
(parapsychology) The movement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power. Abbreviated as PK.
psychokinetic
psychokinetic
adj
Of or relating to psychokinesis.
noun
A person having the paranormal ability of psychokinesis.
puckishness
puckishness
noun
An instance of being puckish
punchlike
punchlike
adj
Resembling a punch (tool for punching holes).
Resembling or characteristic of punch (the drink).
puschkinia
puschkinia
noun
(botany) Any of the genus Puschkinia of bulbous perennials in the family Asparagaceae.
rockhampton
rockhampton
Proper noun
A village in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Proper noun
A regional city of Queensland, Australia.
schoolkeeping
shankpiece
shankpieces
shipwrecking
shipwrecking
verb
present participle of shipwreck
shuckpen
speechmaking
speechmaking
noun
The delivery of speeches
spinachlike
spinachlike
Adjective
Resembling spinach.
spitchcocking
spitchcocking
verb
present participle of spitchcock
splanchnoskeletal
splanchnoskeleton
splanchnoskeleton
noun
(anatomy) That part of the skeleton connected with the sense organs and the viscera.
sticksmanship
sticksmanship
noun
(informal) The art or skill of a drummer in popular music.
tappahannock
tappahannock
Proper noun
a town in Virginia, USA, which is the county seat of