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turnstile
noun turn·stile \-ˌstī(-ə)l\
: a gate at an entrance that has arms which turn around and that allows only one person at a time to pass through
Full Definition of TURNSTILE
: a post with arms pivoted on the top set in a passageway so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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First Known Use of TURNSTILE
1643
TURNSTILE Defined for Kids
turnstile
noun turn·stile \ˈtərn-ˌstīl\
Definition of TURNSTILE for Kids
: a post having arms that turn around which is set at an entrance or exit so that people can pass through only on foot one by one
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