"knifepoint" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: knifepoints [plural]
Etymology: knife + point Etymology templates: {{compound|en|knife|point}} knife + point Head templates: {{en-noun}} knifepoint (plural knifepoints)
  1. The pointed end of a knife.
    Sense id: en-knifepoint-en-noun-KAsfg5PT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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