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turnstile


  2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Turnstile  \Turn"stile`\,  n. 
  1.  A  revolving  frame  in  a  footpath,  preventing  the  passage  of 
  horses  or  cattle,  but  admitting  that  of  persons;  a 
  turnpike.  See  {Turnpike},  n.,  1. 
 
  2.  A  similar  arrangement  for  registering  the  number  of 
  persons  passing  through  a  gateway,  doorway,  or  the  like 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  turnstile 
  n  :  a  gate  consisting  of  a  post  that  acts  as  a  pivot  for 
  rotating  arms;  set  in  a  passageway  for  controlling  the 
  persons  entering 




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