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gunpoint

/ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/

gunpoint noun: a location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.

Noun

gunpoint (uncountable)

  1. A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.
  2. Threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon.

gunpoint meaning in Tamil

gunpoint in Tamil

துமுக்கி முனை

Origin of gunpoint

From gun + point.

Words formed from gunpoint

Questions about gunpoint

What does gunpoint mean?
Gunpoint means a location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.
What is gunpoint in Tamil?
Gunpoint in Tamil is துமுக்கி முனை. See Gunpoint meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is gunpoint?
Gunpoint is a noun.
How do you pronounce gunpoint?
Gunpoint is pronounced /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/.

Words near gunpoint in the dictionary

  1. gunperson
  2. gunpersons
  3. gunpit
  4. gunplay
  5. gunplays
  6. gunpoint
  7. gunpoke
  8. gunpokes
  9. gunport
  10. gunports
  11. gunpost

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