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
Nestan-Darejan-Literature
Lloyd[lɔid]
Rosanna[rəu'zænə]
WillyWIL-ee (English), VI-lee (German), WIL-lee (Dutch), VIL-lee (Dutch)English, German, Dutch
PekkaPEK-kahFinnish
Demeter (2)-Hungarian