at point-blank range



at point-blank range

In close proximity to a person or thing. Typically used to describe a nearby target in shooting. Be careful when firing at point-blank range!
See also: range

at point-blank range

if someone is shot at point-blank range, they are shot from a very short distance away The killers walked into the bar and shot him at point-blank range.
See also: range

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Caesarius-Late Roman
Natalenah-TAH-leItalian
NereusNEER-oos (English), NEER-ee-əs (English)Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Jelka-Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
Cardea-Roman Mythology
BrÉAnainn-Ancient Irish