turnstile

Meanings

• noun

  A rotating barrier used to control access to a gate, fence, or stairway.

  - "The turnstile at the entrance of the museum required us to insert a coin before we could enter."
  - "Visitors to the amusement park had to go through a turnstile to get to the roller coaster."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɝnstaɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turnstile
stile , pile , smile , file , pileup

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Variants

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turnstile , turnstiles

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'turnstan', meaning 'to turn a stane' or 'stone'

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Trivia

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1. The first turnstile was patented in 1891 by Nathaniel Wason.

2. Turnstiles can be found in various shapes and sizes, including circular, square, and hexagonal.

3. Some modern turnstiles use contactless smart cards or RFID technology for access control.

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Related Concepts

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1. gate: Both turnstiles and gates serve the purpose of controlling access to an area.

2. stile: A turnstile and a stile are both structures used for crossing barriers, but a stile is typically used for pedestrian access over a fence or wall.

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Culture

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Turnstiles have been used for crowd control since the late 19th century. They are commonly found in public places such as museums, amusement parks, and stadiums. In literature, the turnstile is used as a metaphor for transition or progress.

How to Memorize "turnstile"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large metal structure with rotating arms that you need to pass through to access a restricted area.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a turnstile as a rotating gate or barrier that you need to pass through.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'turnstile' as 'turning a tile' to help remember its meaning.

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