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1. n. A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See Turnpike, n., 1. Source: opted
2. n. A similar arrangement for registering the number of persons passing through a gateway, doorway, or the like. Source: opted
3. n. a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering Source: wordnet
4. 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. Source: webster
5. n:100 n. a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering Source: ecdict

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