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portal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of portal

a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened

  • the main portal to the estate is an elaborate wrought iron gate on the side facing the road
Synonyms of portal

door, gate, hatch
Words Related to portal

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

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