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point-blank
[ point-blangk ]
adjective
- aimed or fired straight at the mark especially from close range; direct.
- straightforward, plain, or explicit:
a point-blank denial.
adverb
- with a direct aim; directly; straight.
- bluntly; frankly:
She told him point-blank that he was not welcome.
point-blank
adjective
- aimed or fired at a target so close that it is unnecessary to make allowance for the drop in the course of the projectile
- permitting such aim or fire without loss of accuracy
at point-blank range
- plain or blunt
a point-blank question
adverb
- directly or straight
- plainly or bluntly
Word History and Origins
Origin of point-blank1
Word History and Origins
Origin of point-blank1
Example Sentences
Emma is adamant Terry's hand saved her life as well, absorbing the brunt of the point-blank blast.
Trump told Zelensky point-blank on Friday he was not in a very good position: "You don't have the cards right now - with us you start having cards."
The UN investigators documented the shooting at point-blank range of some protesters, the deliberate maiming of others, arbitrary arrests and torture.
But LeBron James, one of the instigators during that stretch, missed three point-blank looks at the basket with the Lakers needing to be perfect to have a real chance at a comeback.
Had he made the right decision, it was a one-on-one with Schmeichel from point-blank range.
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