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Definition of pressure point noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pressure point

noun
 
/ˈpreʃə pɔɪnt/
 
/ˈpreʃər pɔɪnt/
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  1. a place on the surface of the body that is sensitive to pressure, for example where an artery can be pressed against a bone to stop the loss of blood
  2. a place or situation where there is likely to be trouble
    • a new political pressure point
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