gate (Meaning)
gate (n)
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
total admission receipts at a sports event
passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark
gate (v)
supply with a gate
control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment
gate (n.)
A large door or passageway in the wall of a city, of an inclosed field or place, or of a grand edifice, etc.; also, the movable structure of timber, metal, etc., by which the passage can be closed.
An opening for passage in any inclosing wall, fence, or barrier; or the suspended framework which closes or opens a passage. Also, figuratively, a means or way of entrance or of exit.
A door, valve, or other device, for stopping the passage of water through a dam, lock, pipe, etc.
The places which command the entrances or access; hence, place of vantage; power; might.
In a lock tumbler, the opening for the stump of the bolt to pass through or into.
The channel or opening through which metal is poured into the mold; the ingate.
The waste piece of metal cast in the opening; a sprue or sullage piece.
A way; a path; a road; a street (as in Highgate).
Manner; gait.
gate (v. t.)
To supply with a gate.
To punish by requiring to be within the gates at an earlier hour than usual.
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gate Sentence Examples
- The gate to the ancient castle creaked open, revealing a shadowy interior.
- The airport security gate scanned passengers' belongings, ensuring their safety.
- The heavy wrought-iron gate blocked the entrance to the enigmatic mansion.
- The gatekeeper closed the zoo gates promptly at feeding time.
- The hydraulic gate smoothly swung open, allowing the ship to enter the harbor.
- The schoolyard gate rang with the sound of children's laughter.
- The dam's floodgate was closed during the storm surge to prevent flooding.
- The gate to the amusement park's haunted house sent shivers down visitors' spines.
- The secret gate in the garden led to a hidden passageway.
- The city gate was fortified with watchtowers and a moat for protection.
FAQs About the word gate
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open, open,unbar, reopen, unbar, reopen, unblock, unbolt, unbolt,unblock
The gate to the ancient castle creaked open, revealing a shadowy interior.
The airport security gate scanned passengers' belongings, ensuring their safety.
The heavy wrought-iron gate blocked the entrance to the enigmatic mansion.
The gatekeeper closed the zoo gates promptly at feeding time.
