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(point′blăngk′)adj.1. Aimed straight at the mark or target without allowing for the drop in a projectile's course.2. a. So close to a target that a weapon may be aimed directly at it: point-blank range.b. Close enough so that missing the target is unlikely or impossible: a point-blank shot.3. Straightforward; blunt: a point-blank accusation.adv.1. With a straight aim; directly: fired point-blank at the intruder.2. Without hesitation, deliberation, or equivocation: answered point-blank.

[point + blank, on the model of Middle French (de) pointe (en) blanc : de, from : pointe, sharp end, tip, outermost end (such as the place on a practice range from which an archer can shoot without compensating for gravity; from Old French pointe; see point) + en, in, into + blanc, white, bull's-eye, target (from Old French, white; see blank).]

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adj 1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a. aimed or fired at a target so close that it is unnecessary to make allowance for the drop in the course of the projectileb. permitting such aim or fire without loss of accuracy: at point-blank range. 2. plain or blunt: a point-blank question. adv 3. directly or straight 4. plainly or bluntly [C16: from point + blank (in the sense: centre spot of an archery target)]

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adj. 1. aimed or fired straight at the mark esp. from close range; direct. 2. straightforward, plain, or explicit. adv. 3. with a direct aim; directly; straight. 4. bluntly; frankly. [1565–75]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	point-blank - 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"; "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"candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, plainspoken, bluntdirect - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach"
	2.	point-blank - close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"direct - direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short; "a direct route"; "a direct flight"; "a direct hit"
Adv.	1.	point-blank - in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"

point-blank

adjective1. direct, plain, blunt, explicit, abrupt, express, downright, categorical, unreserved, straight-from-the-shoulder He gave a point-blank refusal.adverb1. directly, openly, straight, frankly, plainly, bluntly, explicitly, overtly, candidly, brusquely, straightforwardly, forthrightly Mr Patterson was asked point-blank if he would resign.

Translations

point-blank

(pointˈblӕŋk) adjective, adverb1. (in shooting) very close. He fired at her at point-blank range.近距离射击的2. abrupt(ly); without warning or explanation. He asked her point-blank how old she was.直截了当的

point-blank

1. adjective At an extremely close distance, such that a projectile is very unlikely to miss and will deal the maximum amount of damage possible. The fact that he was shot at point-blank range suggests the perpetrator was easily able to get close.2. adjective Resolute and inflexible. The suspect gave a point-blank denial of having anything to do with the robbery.3. adjective Blunt; direct and to the point. She made a point-blank accusation, without softening it in any way.4. adverb Resolutely and inflexibly. The boss refused point-blank to give me extra time off to help care for my sick mother.5. adverb Bluntly; directly and to the point. For all his faults, at least John will ask point-blank when he needs something from you, rather than dancing around the issue like most people.

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1. If you say something point-blank, you say it very directly and firmly, without explaining or apologizing. The army apparently refused point-blank to do what was required of them. Mr Patterson was asked point blank if he would resign. Note: Point-blank is also an adjective. We received a point-blank refusal.2. If someone or something is shot point-blank, they are shot when the gun is touching them or extremely close to them. He fired point-blank at Bernadette. Note: Point-blank is also an adjective. He had been shot at point-blank range in the back of the head.

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adj direct

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adj characterized by directness in manner or speech

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adj close enough to go straight to the target

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