Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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turnstile | Yes | No | No | No |
gate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
turnstile (noun) | gate (noun) |
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a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering | a movable barrier in a fence or wall |
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs | |
passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark | |
total admission receipts at a sports event |
turnstile (verb) | gate (verb) |
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restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment | |
control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate | |
supply with a gate |