turnstile

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Synonyms: turnstyle, turnsole, turnstiles, turnstone

Antonyms: turnstyle, turnsole, turnstiles, turnstone

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Noun

1. A [[rotating]] [[mechanical]] [[device]] that [[control]]s and [[count]]s [[passage]] between [[public]] [[area]]s, especially one that only allows passage after a [[charge]] has been paid.
2. A similar device in a [[footpath]] to allow people through one at a time while preventing the passage of [[cattle]].

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