Simple Definition of turnstile

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turnstile

noun

plural turnstiles
: a gate at an entrance that has arms which turn around and that allows only one person at a time to pass through

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“Turnstile.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/turnstile. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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