ALL meanings of turnstile
turn·stile
T t - 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
- noun turnstile a post with revolving horizontal bars, placed in an entrance to allow the passage of persons but not of horses, cattle, etc. 0
- noun turnstile a similar apparatus, often coin-operated, used to admit persons one at a time 0