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

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

A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See Turnpike, n., 1.

A gate at an entrance or doorway, made of four arms pivoted on the top of a post and turning to let a person through.

A revolving frame in a footpath which prevents the passage of cattle.

Turning frame to prevent the passage of cattle.