ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: check (IV) + point
1. : a point at which vehicular traffic is halted for examination, inspection, or clearance
allowing Allied traffic to move through Russian checkpoints — New York Times
2. : a geographical feature used by a flier to determine his location
he glanced at the terrain below, looking for a checkpoint — Walt Sheldon