#1 point-blank s. [blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder] 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 wh. wn
#2 point-blank r. in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job". wn
#3 point-blank s. close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot". wn
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