turnstile

[ turn-stahyl ]

/ ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl /

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noun

a structure of four horizontally revolving arms pivoted atop a post and set in a gateway or opening in a fence to allow the controlled passage of people.

a similar device set up in an entrance to bar passage until a charge is paid, to record the number of persons passing through, etc.

Origin of turnstile

First recorded in 1635–45; turn + stile¹

Words nearby turnstile

turnpike, turnround, turn signal, turnsole, turnspit, turnstile, turnstone, turnt, turntable, turntable ladder, turntablist

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Example sentences from the Web for turnstile

Unfortunately Lauren is watching this entire scene wedged in the turnstile by the Maclaren.
Real Moms of New York|Laura Bennett|March 15, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He jumps out, goes through the turnstile, and enters the next train as it pulls into the station.
Real Moms of New York|Laura Bennett|March 15, 2009|DAILY BEAST
They entered the bare hall and, mounting a cold and rigid staircase, found themselves confronted by a turnstile.
Max|Katherine Cecil Thurston
There was no charge made to pedestrians, for whom a small gate or turnstile was provided at the side nearest the tollhouse.
From John O'Groats to Land's End|Robert Naylor and John Naylor

He leads me gently by the arm to the exit, where the turnstile only turns one way, and advises me to go home at once.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, August 3, 1895|Various
Philip was not disposed to throw any light on this part of the affair; and the gentlemen parted at the turnstile.
Deerbrook|Harriet Martineau
I gasped in sudden pain as the turnstile, still locked, pushed into my midriff.
"To Invade New York...."|Irwin Lewis

British Dictionary definitions for turnstile

turnstile

/ (ˈtɜːnˌstaɪl) /

noun

a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only

any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles

Also called: gatepost logic a symbol of the form ̃⊢, ⊨, or ⊩, used to represent logical consequence when inserted between expressions to form a sequent, or when prefixed to a single expression to indicate its status as a theorem

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单词	turnstile
释义	turnstile [ turn-stahyl ] / ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR turnstile ON THESAURUS.COM noun a structure of four horizontally revolving arms pivoted atop a post and set in a gateway or opening in a fence to allow the controlled passage of people. a similar device set up in an entrance to bar passage until a charge is paid, to record the number of persons passing through, etc. Origin of turnstile First recorded in 1635–45; turn + stile¹ Words nearby turnstile turnpike, turnround, turn signal, turnsole, turnspit, turnstile, turnstone, turnt, turntable, turntable ladder, turntablist Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for turnstile Unfortunately Lauren is watching this entire scene wedged in the turnstile by the Maclaren. Real Moms of New York\|Laura Bennett\|March 15, 2009\|DAILY BEAST He jumps out, goes through the turnstile, and enters the next train as it pulls into the station. Real Moms of New York\|Laura Bennett\|March 15, 2009\|DAILY BEAST They entered the bare hall and, mounting a cold and rigid staircase, found themselves confronted by a turnstile. Max\|Katherine Cecil Thurston There was no charge made to pedestrians, for whom a small gate or turnstile was provided at the side nearest the tollhouse. From John O'Groats to Land's End\|Robert Naylor and John Naylor He leads me gently by the arm to the exit, where the turnstile only turns one way, and advises me to go home at once. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, August 3, 1895\|Various Philip was not disposed to throw any light on this part of the affair; and the gentlemen parted at the turnstile. Deerbrook\|Harriet Martineau I gasped in sudden pain as the turnstile, still locked, pushed into my midriff. "To Invade New York...."\|Irwin Lewis British Dictionary definitions for turnstile turnstile / (ˈtɜːnˌstaɪl) / noun a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles Also called: gatepost logic a symbol of the form ̃⊢, ⊨, or ⊩, used to represent logical consequence when inserted between expressions to form a sequent, or when prefixed to a single expression to indicate its status as a theorem Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to turnstile bar, fence, exit, door, port, doorway, conduit, opening, lock, passage, access, egress, portal, way, issue, gateway, slammer, weir, portcullis, revolving door
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turnstile

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