Point-blank

01 n. The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.

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The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.[Obs.]
2.
With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory.(Mil.)

02 a. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.

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Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.
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Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language; as, a point-blank assertion.

Phrases & compounds

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.

03 adv. In a point-blank manner.

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In a point-blank manner.
“To sin point-blank against God's word.” — Fuller.