point-blank /pointˈblangkˈ/

1. Aimed directly at the mark without allowing for the downward curve of the trajectory
2. Permitting such an aim, ie at very close range
3. Direct
4. Straightforward
5. Blunt

1. With point-blank aim
2. Directly
3. Bluntly
4. Flat

1. A point-blank shot or range
2. Reach (of jurisdiction) (Shakespeare)

• boatman
• boatmen
• boat neck
• boat-necked
• boat necks
• boat people
• boat race
• boat races
• boat racing
• boat racings
• boats
• boat shoe
• boat shoes
• boat-song
• boat-songs
• boatswain
• boatswain-bird
• boatswain-birds
• boatswains
• boatswain's call
• boatswain's chair
• boatswain's chairs
• boatswain's mate
• boatswain's mates
• boatswain's pipe