Definitions for turnstile

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turnstile turn·stile

Spelling: [turn-stahyl]

IPA: /ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl/

Turnstile is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 474 anagrams from letters in turnstile (eilnrsttu).

Definitions for turnstile

noun

1. a structure of four horizontally revolving arms pivoted atop a post and set in a gateway or opening in a fence to allow the controlled passage of people.
2. a similar device set up in an entrance to bar passage until a charge is paid, to record the number of persons passing through, etc.

Origin of turnstile

First recorded in 1635-45; turn + stile¹

Examples for turnstile

A clicking, turnstile gate allowed only one to pass out at a time.

A balanced barrier to a passage in a fort, of the nature of a turnstile.

The rest was lost in the clicking of the turnstile that let him through.

He jumps out, goes through the turnstile, and enters the next train as it pulls into the station.

They paid their two halfpennies at the turnstile and crossed the bridge.

Something clicked behind me like the turnstile at the gate of a show.

A railing should be built in front of the turnstile to block the passage on that side.

Unfortunately Lauren is watching this entire scene wedged in the turnstile by the Maclaren.

If you want to know what that means, go somewhere and watch a turnstile.

One must pass through a turnstile before these wonders are accessible.