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 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.