pressure point
The term "pressure point" is used in various contexts, including therapy, martial arts, and metaphorical situations, to describe a sensitive area that, when influenced, can produce significant effects.
Definition
B2Therapy
(medical, alternative medicine)A specific area on the body that, when pressed, can cause pain, discomfort, or relief from pain.
Example
- Applying pressure to this point on your hand can help alleviate headaches.
B2Martial Arts
(technical, self-defense)A sensitive spot on the body that, when targeted, can cause pain or incapacitation due to the proximity of nerves or blood vessels.
Example
- In martial arts, knowing the location of pressure points can give you a significant advantage.
C1Figurative
(figurative)A critical or sensitive situation or issue that can trigger a significant reaction or change when influenced.
Example
- Addressing the pressure points in the negotiation could lead to a breakthrough.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pressure point":
trigger pointhit pointpinch pointpressure padaction pointcritical pointbiting pointpoint masspoint d'appuisticking pointpoint of contactcontrol pointweak point