posterns (Meaning)

posterns

a private or side entrance or way, a back door or gate

The castle had several secret posterns that allowed for covert entry and exit.
The postern gate was heavily guarded, as it was the only way to access the inner sanctum.
The spies used a forgotten postern to infiltrate the enemy stronghold.
The besieged citizens escaped through a postern hidden within the city walls.
The postern key was fiercely contested, as its possession meant control of the fortress.
The postern was so narrow that only one person could pass through it at a time.
The ivy-covered postern was concealed from view, making it difficult to detect.
The postern was used as a shortcut by the castle servants.
The king's secret postern led directly to his private apartments.
The postern gate opened with a heavy thud, revealing a dark and narrow passageway.

a private or side entrance or way, a back door or gate

revolving doors, double doors,French doors, storm doors, lattices, Dutch doors, wickets, portcullises,trapdoors,hatches

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The castle had several secret posterns that allowed for covert entry and exit.

The postern gate was heavily guarded, as it was the only way to access the inner sanctum.

The spies used a forgotten postern to infiltrate the enemy stronghold.

The besieged citizens escaped through a postern hidden within the city walls.