knife-point

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahyf point]
- /naɪf pɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahyf point]
- /naɪf pɔɪnt/

Definitions of knife-point word

noun knife-point the sharp tip of a knife. 1
idioms knife-point at knifepoint, under threat of being cut or stabbed with a knife: He was robbed at knifepoint. 1
noun knife-point the tip of a knife blade 0

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Parts of speech for Knife-point

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Knife-point

knife-point popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.