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portal

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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

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The first known use of portal was in the 14th century

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“Portal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portal. Accessed 3 Aug. 2020.

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