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gunpoint

/ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt/

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noun

/ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt/B2formal
  • ruНаправление, в котором наведён ствол огнестрельного оружия, часто используется в выражении «под дулом пистолета» для обозначения угрозы быть застреленным.

The direction in which the muzzle of a gun is aimed, often used in the phrase 'at gunpoint' to indicate being under threat of being shot.

  1. Direction of a gun's muzzleB2formal

    The direction in which the muzzle of a gun is aimed, often used in the context of threats or coercion.

    ruНаправление дула

    • The robber held the cashier at gunpoint.
    • He was forced to hand over his wallet at gunpoint.
    • The hostages were kept at gunpoint for hours.
Forms
  • gunpoints plural form
  • gunpoints' possessive plural form
  • gunpoint's possessive singular form