knifepoint

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von knifepoint im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The pointed end of a knife

If you are attacked or robbed at knifepoint, someone threatens you with a knife while they attack or steal from you. A 15-year-old girl was attacked at knifepoint in a subway. at knifepoint using a knife to threaten someone

{i} tip of a knife

Relevante Übersetzungen

at knifepoint

being threatened with a knife; under coercion

At knifepoint I was told to hand over my money.

Türkische aussprache

nayfpoynt

Aussprache

/ˈnīfˌpoint/ /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/

Etymologie

() knife + point