1. the muzzle or point of a gun, especially when aimed at someone as a threat
Usage: typically used in the phrase ‘at gunpoint’

Examples

• The robber held the cashier at gunpoint.
• She was forced to hand over her wallet at gunpoint.
• The hostages were kept at gunpoint for hours.
• Police surrounded the building where suspects were holding people at gunpoint.
• The bank teller complied with demands made at gunpoint.
• He was charged with robbery at gunpoint.