the white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.-with all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory.-with artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal.-directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.-hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language; as, a point-blank assertion.-in a point-blank manner.