Checkpoint Definition & Meaning

checkpoint
noun
  1. a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance

"Checkpoint" in song lyrics

See how checkpoint is used in real songs:

  • "Shot at the checkpoint"
    Flobots — Mayday!!
  • "ria checkpoint"
    AOL — AOL
  • "soberitey checkpoint"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "checkpoint"

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