checkpoint
noun/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
Frequency rank: #8,638 most common English word
Meaning
a place where people or vehicles are stopped and checked, especially at a border or security point.
Example sentence
Every vehicle had to stop at the checkpoint before entering the restricted area.
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