point-blank

Speech parts

1. point-blank - Noun

2. point-blank - Adjective

3. point-blank - Adverb

5. point-blank - Phrase

6. point-blank - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.

With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory.

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

Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.

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

In a point-blank manner.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

point blank

Synonyms

frank blunt outspoken forthright candid free-spoken plainspoken straight-from-the-shoulder foursquare right full open close direct bang
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Antonyms

diplomatic indirectly polite diplomatically politely courteous
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Examples

No other power under heaven could bring a man out of a place like that. Men were killed on both sides of me; and I was the biggest and the most exposed of all. Over thirty machine guns were maintaining rapid fire at me, point-blank from a range of about twenty-five yards. Alvin York

blunt talking and straight shooting Source: Internet

a blunt New England farmer Source: Internet

I gave them my candid opinion Source: Internet

forthright criticism Source: Internet

a forthright approach to the problem Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

point blank

Close letter words and terms

point-and-shooter point-based art point-black point-device point-devise point-free