Definitions for point blank

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  1. point blank(Adverb)

    Horizontally (as the angle at which a projectile is launched); directly or straight (at the target).

  2. point blank(Adverb)

    Directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution.

  3. point blank(Adjective)

    The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.


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