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Webster 1913 Edition
Point-blank
Pointˊ-blank′
,Noun.
[F.
point
point + blanc
white.] 1.
The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.
[Obs.]
Jonson.
2.
(Mil.)
(a)
With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory.
(b)
With artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal.
Pointˊ-blank′
,Adj.
1.
Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.
2.
Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; – said of language;
as, a
. point-blank
assertionPoint-blank range
, the extent of the apparent right line of a ball discharged.
– Point-blank shot
, the shot of a gun pointed directly toward the object to be hit.
Pointˊ-blank′
,adv.
In a point-blank manner.
To sin
point-blank
against God’s word. Fuller.
Definition 2024
point-blank
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See also: pointblank and point blank
English
Adjective
- (forensics) very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards).
- (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.
- Disconcertingly straightforward or blunt.
- a point-blank assertion
Derived terms
- point-blank range
Translations
so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target
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disconcertingly straightforward or blunt
Adverb
- In a direct manner, without hesitation.
Translations
in a direct manner, without hesitation
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