Turnstile

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A mechanical device used to control passage from one public area to another, typically consisting of several horizontal arms supported by and radially projecting from a central vertical post and allowing only the passage of individuals on foot.
  • n. A similar structure that permits the passage of an individual once a charge has been paid or that counts the number of individuals passing through.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been made.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See turnpike, n., 1.
  • n. A similar arrangement for registering the number of persons passing through a gateway, doorway, or the like.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A post surmounted by four horizontal arms which move round as a person passes through; a turnpike.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
    • Hypernym
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    gate   
    Variant
    turnpike   
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