1. pressure point

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

2. pressure point

where problems or difficulties are likely to occur

Example Sentences:
'a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit'

3. pressure point

an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure

Example Sentences:
'you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu'