A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.
A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
Any fixed point or certain basis.
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
To command the attention of.
To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.
To make firm or immovable.
To install rivets.