ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chokepoint

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chokepoint is a noun meaning (figurative) A point at which traffic or other movement can easily become blocked.

Meaning

(figurative) A point at which traffic or other movement can easily become blocked.

Example Sentences

First, a hostile state could invade and occupy an oil producer or cut off a key chokepoint such as the Strait of Hormuz.

Word Forms

Synonyms for chokepoint

Depending on context, synonyms include bottleneck.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knickpoint, focal, point, crosspoint, breakpoint, threshold.

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