Noun Definition
pressure point
1.Definition: an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
"You must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu"
Category: General2.Definition: 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
Category: Places3.Definition: where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
"A key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit"
Category: General