point-blank

Letters that make point-blank

a, o, b, k, l, n, p, t, i are letters that make 'point-blank'

Words within point-blank

point, LAN, AN, la, poi, NT, PO, blank, lank, in, IN, LA, Po, In, La are words within 'point-blank'


3 possible definitions for 'point-blank'

Point Blank as "close enough to go straight to the target"

Under this definition, point-blank is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to point-blank

direct is similar to point-blank.

Example of point-blank used within this context

"point-blank range", "a point-blank shot"


Point Blank as "characterized by directness in manner or speech, without subtlety or evasion"

Under this definition, point-blank is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

free-spoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, candid, frank, forthright, plainspoken, outspoken, blunt have the same meaning as 'point-blank'

Derivatives of point-blank

frankness, outspokenness, bluntness, candor, candidness, directness, forthrightness, candour are derivatives of 'point-blank'.

Similar to point-blank

direct is similar to point-blank.

Example of point-blank used within this context

"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"


Point Blank as "in a direct and unequivocal manner"

Under this definition, point-blank is an adjective and has the following properties:

Example of point-blank used within this context

"I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"



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