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gate

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1 a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened

be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out

Synonyms of gate

door, hatch, portal

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double door, Dutch door, French door, lattice, portcullis, postern, revolving door, storm door, trapdoor, wicket

2 the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure

passed through the gates of the walled city

Synonyms of gate

door, doorway, entrance, gateway, way

Words Related to gate

hatch, hatchway

3 a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid

opens the gate in the lock so the ships can get through the canal

Synonyms of gate

cock, faucet, spigot, stopcock, tap, valve

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