point-blank

1. n. The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed. Source: opted

2. n. With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory. Source: opted

3. n. With artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal. Source: opted

4. a. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. Source: opted

5. a. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language; as, a point-blank assertion. Source: opted

6. adv. In a point-blank manner. Source: opted

7. adj. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion Source: wordnet

8. adj. close enough to go straight to the target Source: wordnet

9. adv. in a direct and unequivocal manner Source: wordnet

10. In a point-blank word/manner">manner.To sin point-blank word/against">against God's word. Fuller. Source: adambom

11. r:50/j:50 s. close enough to go straight to the target r. in a direct and unequivocal manner Source: ecdict

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