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turnstile
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turn·stile  (tûrnstl)
n.
1. 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.
2. 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.

turnstile [ˈtɜːnˌstaɪl]
n
1. a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only
2. any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles
3. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic Also called gatepost a symbol of the form ⊦, ⊨, or ⊩, used to represent logical consequence when inserted between expressions to form a sequent, or when prefixed to a single expression to indicate its status as a theorem
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.turnstile - a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating armsturnstile - a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
gate - a movable barrier in a fence or wall
Translations
turnstile [ˈtɜːnstaɪl] Ntorniquete m

turnstile [ˈtɜːrnstaɪl] ntourniquet d'entrée)m >

turnstile [ˈtɜːnˌstaɪl] ncancelletto girevole, tornella

turnstile, turntable turn
turnstile بوابة متحركة turniket tælleapparat Drehkreuz περιστρεφόμενη πόρτα torniquete kääntöportti tourniquet automatska kružna rampa za pješake cancelletto girevole 回転式改札口 회전식 출입문 tourniquet dreiekors kołowrót catraca, torniquete de acesso турникет spärr ทางเข้าที่มีแกนหมุนให้ผ่านได้ทีละคน turnike cửa quay 十字转门


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