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1Point shooting — is a method of shooting a firearm that relies on a shooter s instinctive reactions and kinematics to quickly engage close targets. Point Shooting does not rely on sights, but instead may place the gun below the line of sight, but in many cases… …
2Point-blank — a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; said of language; as, a point blank assertion. [1913 Webster] {Point blank range}, the extent of the appare …
3Point-blank range — Point blank Point blank , a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; said of language; as, a point blank assertion. [1913 Webster] {Point blank range} …
4Point-blank shot — Point blank Point blank , a. 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; said of language; as, a point blank assertion. [1913 Webster] {Point blank range} …
5point-blank — adv 1.) if you say or refuse something point blank, you do it directly and without trying to explain your reasons ▪ He refused point blank to identify his accomplices. ▪ I told him point blank that I didn t want to get involved. 2.) a gun fired… …
6Point-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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mil.) (a) With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal …
7point-blank — [point′blaŋk′] adj. [ POINT + BLANK, n. 4] 1. Gunnery a) aimed horizontally, straight at a mark, at such close range that rise and fall in the projectile s flight need not be considered b) of or suitable for such fire [point blank range] …
8point´ed|ness — point|ed «POYN tihd», adjective. 1. having a point or points: »a pointed roof. SYNONYM(S): peaked. 2. Figurative. sharp; piercing: »a pointed wit. SYNONYM(S): keen. 3 …
9point´ed|ly — point|ed «POYN tihd», adjective. 1. having a point or points: »a pointed roof. SYNONYM(S): peaked. 2. Figurative. sharp; piercing: »a pointed wit. SYNONYM(S): keen. 3 …
10point|ed — «POYN tihd», adjective. 1. having a point or points: »a pointed roof. SYNONYM(S): peaked. 2. Figurative. sharp; piercing: »a pointed wit. SYNONYM(S): keen. 3 …
