Point-blank

n.	1.	The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.
	2.	(Mil.) With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory.
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.
adv.	1.	In a point-blank manner. To sin point-blank against God's word. - Fuller.
	2.	(Mil.) See under Appui.

Adj.	1.	point-blank - characterized by 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" Synonyms: candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, plainspoken, blunt
	2.	point-blank - close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
Adv.	1.	point-blank - in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"