Pressure Point

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛʃər pɔɪnt/

Definitions of pressure point

noun a point on the body where pressure can be applied to relieve pain or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 Pressing on the pressure point on your hand can help relieve headaches.

A2 She learned how to apply pressure to the pressure point on her foot for relaxation.

B1 Acupressure focuses on stimulating specific pressure points to alleviate pain and stress.

B2 The masseuse targeted the pressure points along the client's back to release tension.

C1 Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine believe in the power of pressure points to balance the body's energy.

C2 The martial artist expertly struck his opponent's pressure points, causing temporary paralysis.

Examples of pressure point in a Sentence

formal In acupressure, the pressure point located between the thumb and index finger is believed to alleviate headaches.

informal If you're feeling stressed, try pressing on the pressure point in the middle of your palm.

slang I swear by this trick - just press on the pressure point behind your ear to relieve tension.

figurative During negotiations, bringing up certain topics can act as a pressure point to sway the outcome in your favor.

Grammatical Forms of pressure point

plural

pressure points

comparative

more pressure point

superlative

most pressure point

present tense

pressure point

future tense

will be pressure point

perfect tense

has been pressure point

continuous tense

is being pressure point

singular

pressure point

positive degree

pressure point

infinitive

to pressure point

gerund

pressuring point

participle

pressured point

Origin and Evolution of pressure point

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Chinese
Story behind the word: The term 'pressure point' originated from ancient Chinese medicine, specifically in the practice of acupuncture and acupressure.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of traditional Chinese medicine to refer to specific points on the body where pressure can be applied to alleviate pain or promote healing. Over time, the term has been adopted in Western medicine and martial arts to describe similar points of the body that can be manipulated for therapeutic or self-defense purposes.