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| choke·point [ chṓk pòynt ] (plural choke·points) or choke point [ chṓk pòynt ] (plural choke points) |
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1. area of blockage: a congested or narrow part where a blockage can occur
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2. narrow shallow sea corridor: a place at sea where geography and water depth combine to create a narrow shallow corridor for submarines and surface ships
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3. sticking point: a point or situation that is an obstacle to an agreement or results in an impasse
 amnesty being the choke point in the political settlement
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