Point`-blank" (?), n. [F. point
point + blanc white.] 1. The white spot on
a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed. [Obs.]
Jonson.
2. (Mil.) (a) With all
small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when
horizontal, cuts the trajectory. (b) With
artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal
plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being
horizontal.
Point`-blank", a. 1.
Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly
toward the mark.
2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said
of language; as, a point-blank assertion.
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.
Point`-blank", adv. In a point-
blank manner.
To sin point-blank against God's
word.
Fuller.
