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Point-blank

Point-blānk', n.

noun

n. [Fr. point-blanc, white point.]

The white spot on a target, at which an arrow, or other missile, is aimed. [Obs.] Johnson.
(Mil.) The point at which the line of sight intersects the trajectory of a projectile.

Natural point-blank, that when the line of sight is horizontal. Scott.

Point-blānk', a.

adjective

a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. 2. Hence, direct; plain; express; 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.

Point-blānk', adv.

adverb

adv. In a point-blank manner; directly.

Satan daily solicits me to sin, point-blank against God's word. Fuller.