[turn-stahyl] 
| 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. |
| turn·stile (tûrn'stīl') n.
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