turnstile

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.

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turnstile

Noun

a mechanical barrier with arms that are turned to admit one person at a time

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

turnstile - 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 [ˈtəːnstaɪl] n → torniquete m

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turnstile [ˈtəːnstaɪl] turn n → tourniquet m (d'entrée)

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turnstile [ˈtəːnstaɪl] turn n → Drehkreuz nt

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turnstile [ˈtəːnstaɪl] n → tornella

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turnstile, turntable turn