Definition of Point-blank

1. Adverb. In a direct and unequivocal manner. "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"

2. Adjective. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. "A point-blank accusation"


3. Adjective. Close enough to go straight to the target. "A point-blank shot"
Similar to: Direct

Definition of Point-blank

1. Adjective. (context: forensics) very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards). ¹

2. Adjective. (context: ballistics) the distance between a firearm and a target where a projectile in flight is expected to strike the centre of the target without adjusting the elevation of the firearm. ¹

3. Adjective. Disconcertingly straightforward or blunt. ¹

4. Adverb. In a direct manner, without hesitation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Point-blank

poinded
poinder
poinders
poinding
poindings
poinds
poinsetta
poinsettas
poinsettia
poinsettia strain
poinsettias
point
point-and-click
point-and-shoot
point-and-shoot camera
point-blank (current term)
point-in-line
point-in-lines
point-of-care systems
point-of-sale
point-set topology
point-spread function
point A
point B
point after
point angle
point bar
point bars
point blank
point break

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