turnstile
noun
turn·stile
ˈtərn-ˌstī(-ə)l 
: a post with arms pivoted on the top set in a passageway so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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Guests stream through its turnstiles to see Christmas trees bristling with baubles and Santa wearing his thick red and white suit under the sun.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The new spike features consist of metal sheets with sharp edges installed on guardrails between turnstiles that are intended to stop fare beaters from using the gate handrails for leverage when jumping.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
Would the subways be safer if there were more police officers and M.T.A. personnel on the platforms, instead of at the turnstiles?
—James Barron, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The first of those fans to try to access the stadium gets in but for the others, there is just a sinking feeling as the red light flashes when their ticket is scanned at the turnstiles.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The new spike features consist of metal sheets with sharp edges installed on guardrails between turnstiles that are intended to stop fare beaters from using the gate handrails for leverage when jumping.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
Would the subways be safer if there were more police officers and M.T.A. personnel on the platforms, instead of at the turnstiles?
—James Barron, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The first of those fans to try to access the stadium gets in but for the others, there is just a sinking feeling as the red light flashes when their ticket is scanned at the turnstiles.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Turnstile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnstile. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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turnstile
noun
turn·stile
-ˌstīl
: a post having arms which turn around that is set in an entrance or exit so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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