noun
1. any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
• Hypernyms: ↑point
• Part Holonyms: ↑body, ↑organic structure, ↑physical structure
2. where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
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a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit
3. an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
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you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu
Useful english dictionary. 2012.