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turnstile

[turn-stahyl] Origin

turn·stile

[turn-stahyl]
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:
1635–45; turn + stile1
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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turnstile (ˈtɜːnˌstaɪl)
 
n
1.  a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only
2.  any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles
3.  logic Also called: gatepost a symbol of the form ̃⊢, ⊨, or ⊩, used to represent logical consequence when inserted between expressions to form a sequent, or when prefixed to a single expression to indicate its status as a theorem

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Word Origin & History

turnstile
1643, from turn + stile.
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