A turnstile or similar contrivance at the entrance of a convent. Also turning-wheel (turning-wheel n. at turning, adj. compounds). Obsolete.
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| 释义 | the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [noun] > gate > turnstile (10) wheel14.. A turnstile or similar contrivance at the entrance of a convent. Also turning-wheel (turning-wheel n. at turning, adj. compounds). Obsolete. turnpike1545 A horizontal cross of timber turning on a vertical pin, set up to exclude horse-traffic from a foot-way: a turnstile. Obsolete. whirl-gate1550 a turnstile. turning-stile1611 = turnstile, n. turnstilea1643 A gateway formed of four radiating arms of timber or iron at right angles to each other, revolving horizontally on a fixed vertical post, set up in… turning-wheel1669 (a) a turnstile or similar device; (b) an apparatus consisting of a rapidly revolving wheel (see quot.). moulinet1706 A wooden turnstile. Obsolete. tourniquet1706 A turnstile. rare. turnabout1805 A turn-stile. Obsolete. turn-gate1905 = turnstile, n. |
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