Definition of Point-blank
Point`-blank´
n.
1.
The
white
spot
on
a
target
,
at
which
an
arrow
or
other
missile
is
aimed
.
2.
(Mil.)
With
all
small
arms
,
the
second
point
in
which
the
natural
line
of
sight
,
when
horizontal
,
cuts
the
trajectory
.
a.
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
assertion
.
Point-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
.
adv.
1.
In
a
point-blank
manner
.
To
sin
point-blank
against
God
'
s
word
.
- Fuller.
2.
(Mil.)
See
under
Appui
.
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