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point–blank
adjective \ˈpȯint-ˈblaŋk\
Definition of POINT-BLANK
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a : marked by no appreciable drop below initial horizontal line of flight b : so close to a target that a missile fired will travel in a straight line to the mark
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First Known Use of POINT-BLANK
1591
POINT-BLANK Defined for Kids
point–blank
adverb \ˈpȯnt-ˈblaŋk\
Definition of POINT-BLANK for Kids
: in a very clear and direct way <He refused point-blank to go.>
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