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turnstile

turns·tile

UK/ˈtəːnstaɪl/ US/ˈtəɹnstaɪl/ rare

noun

1.

a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering

Origin

From turn + stile.

Phrases

  • double turnstile
  • turnstile attendance

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