What does "pressure point" mean?

A point, spot where pressure is applied; A specific small area of the body sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.

What is a synonym for "pressure point"?

Common synonyms include: jugulars.

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Noun

1
A point, spot where pressure is applied; A specific small area of the body sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.
2
an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure wordnet
3
A point, spot where pressure is applied; A specific small area of the body targeted, due to a cluster of nerves being close to the skin, usually not protected by bone.
"For this strike, if your thumb is tucked correctly, you should hit the pressure point where their arm meets their shoulder."
4
where problems or difficulties are likely to occur wordnet
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A point, spot where pressure is applied; A situation that, when addressed, can cause a change to occur. figuratively
"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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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 wordnet

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