Definitions for Turnstile
ˈtɜrnˌstaɪlturn·stile

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. turnstilenoun

   a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. turnstilenoun

   A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been made.

2. turnstilenoun

   The symbol used to represent (deducibility relation).

3. Etymology: turn (rotating) + stile (gate)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Turnstilenoun

   A turnpike.

   Etymology: turn and stile.

   A turnstile is more certain
   Than, in events of war, dame Fortune. Hudibras.

   Twirling turnstiles interrupt the way,
   The thwarting passenger shall force them round. John Gay.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Turnstile

   A turnstile (also called a turnpike, gateline, baffle gate, automated gate, turn gate in some regions) is a form of gate which allows one person to pass at a time. A turnstile can be configured to enforce one-way human traffic. In addition, a turnstile can restrict passage only to people who insert a coin, ticket, pass, or other method of payment. Modern turnstiles can incorporate biometrics, including retina scanning, fingerprints, and other individual human characteristics which can be scanned. Thus a turnstile can be used in the case of paid access (sometimes called a faregate or ticket barrier when used for this purpose), for example to access public transport, a pay toilet, or to restrict access to authorized people, for example in the lobby of an office building.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Turnstilenoun

   a revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See Turnpike, n., 1

2. Turnstilenoun

   a similar arrangement for registering the number of persons passing through a gateway, doorway, or the like

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Turnstile

   A turnstile, also called a baffle gate, is a form of gate which allows one person to pass at a time. It can also be made so as to enforce one-way traffic of people, and in addition, it can restrict passage only to people who insert a coin, a ticket, a pass, or similar. Thus a turnstile can be used in the case of paid access, for example public transport as a ticket barrier or a pay toilet, or to restrict access to authorized people, for example in the lobby of an office building. Turnstiles are used at a wide variety of settings, including stadiums, amusement parks, museums, mass transit stations, office lobbies, retail sites, cafeterias, temporary exhibits, ski resorts, casinos and souvenir stands. From a business/revenue standpoint, turnstiles give an accurate, verifiable count of attendance. From a security standpoint, they lead patrons to enter single-file, so security personnel have a clear view of each patron. This enables security to efficiently isolate potential trouble or to confiscate any prohibited materials. Some obese people and wheelchair users may have difficulties using turnstiles. In these cases, generally a wide aisle gate or a manual gate may be provided. At some locations where luggage is expected, a line of turnstiles may be entirely formed of wide isle gates, for example at Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 Underground station.

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1. turnstile

   The turnstile symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the turnstile symbol and its characteristic.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Turnstile in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Turnstile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Turnstile in a Sentence

1. De Blasio:

   I get the reports every day. Someone’s jumping a turnstile [ or ] someone had some other kind of infraction and … it turns out Broken Windows Policing have a weapon.

2. Mitch McConnell:

   The last two years have seen law and order deteriorate across our country. Public safety has eroded. Violent crimes like murders and carjackings are breaking records. And our southern border has turned into a turnstile, we have seen the violence and chaos firsthand in Kentucky, especially in my hometown of Louisville. But we aren’t alone. This is a nationwide phenomenon on Democrats’ watch.

3. Marshall Smith:

   Turnstile programs keeping addicts in their disease are not helpful overall except to reduce this small section of disease.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Turnstile
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Turnstile
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Turnstile
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnstile
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turnstile
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Turnstile