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: General

2.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: Places

3.Definition: where problems or difficulties are likely to occur

"A key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit"

Category: General