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- [turn-stahyl]
- /ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl/
- /ˈtɜːn.staɪl/
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- [turn-stahyl]
- /ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl/
Definitions of turnstile word
- noun turnstile 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. 1
- noun turnstile 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. 1
- countable noun turnstile A turnstile is a mechanical barrier at the entrance to a place such as a museum or a football ground. Turnstiles have metal arms that you push round as you go through them and enter the building or area. 0
- noun turnstile a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only 0
- noun turnstile any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles 0
- noun turnstile 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 0
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Origin of turnstile
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; turn + stile1
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Parts of speech for Turnstile
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turnstile popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
turnstile usage trend in Literature
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