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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The Panthers will need to keep pushing through this turnstile in the trenches.
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Located in Val Gardena on the Seceda, the turnstiles charge visitors about $5 for access.
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The small crowd that has gathered on the other side of the turnstiles breaks into a mix of heckling and applause.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
The Panthers will need to keep pushing through this turnstile in the trenches.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Located in Val Gardena on the Seceda, the turnstiles charge visitors about $5 for access.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The small crowd that has gathered on the other side of the turnstiles breaks into a mix of heckling and applause.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Turnstile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnstile. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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