turnstile

Noun

A mechanical gate consisting of revolving horizontal arms fixed to a vertical post, allowing only one person at a time to pass through.

ریشه

From the words 'turn' and 'stile'. First known use in 1675.

مثال

• He passed through the turnstile to enter the subway station.
• The turnstile at the stadium entrance kept order among the fans.
• She swiped her card at the turnstile to access the building.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Stadium turnstile Subway turnstile Automatic turnstile