gates 1 of 2

plural of gate
1
as in doors
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

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2
as in doorways
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure passed through the gates of the walled city

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3
as in valves
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid opens the gate in the lock so the ships can get through the canal

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gates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gate

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Noun
  • Many of the walls, doors, and mirrors appeared to have substances smeared across them, the thermostat was changed to 50 degrees, and the back door was left open.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Globally, Moleskine is sold in some 29,000 doors around the world, including 60 of its own stores.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sovereign credit ratings function as valves on private credit flows giving CRAs access to the whole economy—through governments to national banks, insurance companies, enterprises and infrastructure projects.
    Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Now, some minimally invasive procedures allow for the replacement and repair of heart valves.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Gates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gates. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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