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- [guhn-point]
- /ˈgʌnˌpɔɪnt/
- /ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhn-point]
- /ˈgʌnˌpɔɪnt/
Definitions of gunpoint word
- noun gunpoint the point or aim of a gun. 1
- idioms gunpoint at gunpoint, under threat of being shot: He carried out the robber's orders at gunpoint. 1
- noun gunpoint While threatening someone or being threatened with a gun. 1
- noun gunpoint the muzzle of a gun 0
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Origin of gunpoint
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; gun1 + point
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Gunpoint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gunpoint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gunpoint usage trend in Literature
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