(idiomatic) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wet, blanket.

Alternative form of wet-blanket

A female given name from French. / A surname from French.

The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.

Horizontally (as the angle at which a projectile is launched); directly or straight (at the target). / (idiomatic) Directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution.

lacking complexion or color / bleached

simple past tense and past participle of blanch

A blanket that one uses to have a secure feeling or reduced anxiety, usually in the early years of life. / Any object one uses to have a sense of security or reduced anxiety.

(forensics) Very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards).

In a direct manner, without hesitation.