gunpoint

gun·point

 (gŭn′point′)

n.

The point of a gun.

Idiom:

at gunpoint

Under or as if under the threat of being shot.

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gunpoint

(ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt)

n

1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the muzzle of a gun

2. at gunpoint being under or using the threat of being shot

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gun•point

(ˈgʌnˌpɔɪnt)

n.

the point or aim of a gun.

Idioms:

at gunpoint, under threat of being shot.

[1955–60]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

gunpoint - the gun muzzle's direction; "he held me up at the point of a gun" point gun muzzle, muzzle - the open circular discharging end of a gun

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Translations

gunpoint

[ˈgʌnpɔɪnt] N at gunpoint → a punta de pistola
to hold sb at gunpoint → tener a algn a punta de pistola

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gunpoint

[ˈgʌnpɔɪnt] n
to hold sb up at gunpoint → menacer qn avec un pistolet

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gunpoint

[ˈgʌnˌpɔɪnt] n at gunpoint → sotto la minaccia delle armi

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