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turnstile

[ turn-stahyl ]

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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.


turnstile

/ ˈ³Ùɜ˲ÔËŒ²õ³Ù²¹Éª±ô /

noun

  1. a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only
  2. any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles
  3. Also calledgatepost 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
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Origin of turnstile1

First recorded in 1635–45; turn + stile 1
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Dark Universe is one of five lands at Epic Universe, the first major theme park to launch in the U.S. since 2001, when Disney California Adventure opened its turnstiles in Anaheim.

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On this day, that turnstile created a chance encounter in the Seattle airport.

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When 16-year-old Oscar checked tickets on the turnstiles for the goalless draw against Leyton Orient earlier this month he became the third generation of his family to do so.

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Every day some 30,000 people pass through the turnstiles, making the Louvre the most visited museum in the world.

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The lobby, with its collection of elevators, scowling security guards and small glass turnstiles, is cold and anodyne.

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