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Meaning and definition for "point-blank" term

[adv] in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"
[adjective] close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
[adjective] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
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\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.

Synonyms for point-blank

blunt, candid, direct, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken

Related terms: definitely, faithfully, flat, flatly, in all respects, literally, matter-of-factly, openly, outright, plainly, plop, plump, rigorously, short, smack, smack-dab, spang, squarely, undeviatingly, unerringly, verbally, word by word

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Let's analyse "point blank" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KNALB TNIOP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2930 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: point-blank: 6 + 9 + 1 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: point-blank: 7 + 6 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 42, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1) 11 Justice Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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