1. the sharp pointed end of a knife blade
2. a situation where someone is threatened with a knife
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘at knifepoint’

Examples

• The knifepoint was extremely sharp and dangerous.
• She carefully avoided touching the knifepoint while washing the blade.
• The robber held the victim at knifepoint.
• They were forced to hand over their money at knifepoint.
• The store clerk was threatened at knifepoint during the robbery.
• Police arrested the man who had held several people at knifepoint.