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Meaning of gatehouse
Wordnet
gatehouse (n)
a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
Webster
gatehouse (n.)
A house connected or associated with a gate.
gatehouse Sentence Examples
- The majestic gatehouse guarded the castle's entrance, its imposing walls towering over visitors.
- The quaint gatehouse of the manor housed the gatekeeper and provided a cozy shelter for passing travelers.
- The fortified gatehouse protected the drawbridge, preventing unauthorized access to the stronghold.
- The abandoned gatehouse stood desolate, its crumbling stonework whispering secrets of past battles.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the gatehouse's lanterns flickered to life, casting an eerie glow on the surrounding moat.
- The gatehouse's portcullis descended with a thunderous clang, sealing the passage behind the knight's retinue.
- The medieval gatehouse had been meticulously restored, preserving its historical charm for future generations.
- The drawbridge creaked beneath their feet as they passed through the gatehouse into the bustling courtyard.
- The gatehouse served as a meeting place for townsfolk and travelers alike, its benches abuzz with chatter and laughter.
- The towering gatehouse dwarfed the surrounding villages, a symbol of the lord's power and authority.
FAQs About the word gatehouse
a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residenceA house connected or associated with a gate.
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The majestic gatehouse guarded the castle's entrance, its imposing walls towering over visitors.
The quaint gatehouse of the manor housed the gatekeeper and provided a cozy shelter for passing travelers.
The fortified gatehouse protected the drawbridge, preventing unauthorized access to the stronghold.
The abandoned gatehouse stood desolate, its crumbling stonework whispering secrets of past battles.
