Definition of Turnstile

1. Noun. A gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering.

Generic synonyms: Gate

Definition of Turnstile

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.

Definition of Turnstile

1. Noun. A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been made. ¹

2. Noun. (mathematics logic) The \vdash symbol used to represent (w logical entailment) (deducibility relation). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Turnstile

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turnstile

turns on
turns out
turns over
turns over a new leaf
turns the frown upside down
turns up
turnscrew
turnscrews
turnsick
turnskin
turnskins
turnsole
turnsoles
turnspit
turnspits
turnstile (current term)
turnstile attendance
turnstiles
turnstone
turnstones
turnt
turntable
turntabled
turntables
turntabling
turntablism
turntablisms
turntablist
turntablists
turnup

Literary usage of Turnstile

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Localities Adjacent: Their Historical and by Charles William Heckethorn (1896)
"turnstile, Great, is a narrow passage to, and in a straight line with, ... The place derives its name from the turnstile, or revolving barrier, ..."

2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann, Edward Aloysius Pace, Condé Bénoist Pallen, Thomas Joseph Shahan, John Joseph Wynne (1913)
"... and making and mending of clothes for the monks as well as for themselves, but everything was passed through a turnstile from one wing to the other. ..."

3. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner (1896)
"A' THE turnstile H ! SAD wer we as we did peace The wold church road, wi' downcast feace. The while the bells, ..."

4. London, Past and Present: Its History, Associations, and Traditions by Henry Benjamin Wheatley, Peter Cunningham (1891)
"turnstile (Little), on the south side of HOLBORN, a passage to the west side of ... These much frequented thoroughfares (Great and Little turnstile) derived ..."

5. Lectures Delivered Before the University of Oxford 1868 by Francis Hastings Charles Doyle (1869)
"The last poem with which I shall trouble you is ' The turnstile. ... THE turnstile. ' Ah 1 sad wer we as we did peace The wold church road, wi' downcast ..."

6. The Art of Dancing, Historically Illustrated: To which is Added a Few Hints by Edward Ferrero (1859)
"THE turnstile. THREE couples lead off together. After a waltz, each gentleman selects a ... THE VARYING turnstile. DEPARTURE of the three first couples. ..."

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