fire point-blank
1point-blank — [point′blaŋk′] adj. [ POINT + BLANK, n. 4] 1. Gunnery a) aimed horizontally, straight at a mark, at such close range that rise and fall in the projectile s flight need not be considered b) of or suitable for such fire [point blank range] …
2point-blank — /pɔɪnt ˈblæŋk / (say poynt blangk) adjective 1. aimed or fired straight at the mark at close range; direct: a point blank shot. 2. straightforward, plain, or explicit: a point blank question. –adverb 3. with a direct aim at close range; directly; …
3Point-blank range — In external ballistics, point blank range is the distance between a firearm and a target of a given size such that the bullet in flight is expected to strike the target without adjusting the elevation of the firearm (see also gun). The point… …
4fire — I n. destructive burning 1) to set, start a fire; to set fire to (they set fire to the barn) 2) to catch fire (the house caught fire) 3) to contain; extinguish, put out; stamp out a fire; to bring a fire under control 4) a raging, roaring fire 5) …
5Point shooting — is a method of shooting a firearm that relies on a shooter s instinctive reactions and kinematics to quickly engage close targets. Point Shooting does not rely on sights, but instead may place the gun below the line of sight, but in many cases… …
6Point Blanc — infobox Book | name = Point Blank title orig = translato = image caption = First edition cover author = Anthony Horowitz country = United Kingdom language = English series = Alex Rider series genre = Adventure, spy publisher = Walker Books… …
7point — I. /pɔɪnt / (say poynt) noun 1. a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger. 2. projecting part of anything. 3. something having a sharp or tapering end. 4. a pointed tool or instrument, as an etching needle. 5. (plural) Shearing the parts of a sheep …
8Point 783 — Infobox Television episode Title = Point 783 Series = Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons Season = 1 Episode = 13 Airdate = December 22, 1967 Production = 4 Writer = Peter Curran David Williams Director = Robert Lynn Episode list = List of Captain… …
9Man on Fire (2004 film) — Man On Fire Theatrical release poster Directed by Tony Scott Produced by Luca …
10Horizontal fire — Horizontal Hor i*zon tal, a. [Cf. F. horizontal.] 1. Pertaining to, or near, the horizon. Horizontal misty air. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Parallel to the horizon; on a level; as, a horizontalline or surface. [1913 Webster] 3. Measured or… …
