POINT-BLANK
\pˈɔ͡ɪntblˈaŋk], \pˈɔɪntblˈaŋk], \p_ˈɔɪ_n_t_b_l_ˈa_ŋ_k]\
Definitions of POINT-BLANK
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
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close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem".
By Princeton University
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The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.
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With artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal.
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Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.
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In a point-blank manner.
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Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; - said of language; as, a point-blank assertion.
By Oddity Software
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The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.
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With artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal.
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Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.
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In a point-blank manner.
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Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; - said of language; as, a point-blank assertion.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
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