Meaning of pressure point | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A point, spot where pressure is applied
2. A specific small area of the body sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.
3. A specific small area of the body targeted, due to a cluster of nerves being close to the skin, usually not protected by bone.
4. A situation that, when addressed, can cause a change to occur.
   figuratively

Examples

“For this strike, if your thumb is tucked correctly, you should hit the pressure point where their arm meets their shoulder.”

“If we are approaching the pressure points well into the second half of the season, then Arsenal can certainly regard themselves as very well placed on the shoulders of the leaders.”

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