point–blank

adjective \ˈpȯint-ˈblaŋk\

Definition of POINT-BLANK

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

: direct, blunt <a point–blank refusal>

— point–blank adverb

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POINT-BLANK Defined for Kids

adverb \ˈpȯnt-ˈblaŋk\

: in a very clear and direct way <He refused point-blank to go.>

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