OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 33249

turnstile

/ˈtɜːnstaɪl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
molinete • torniquete • torno
A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been paid.
The fare was fixed at 2d., irrespective of distance, and was paid by passengers on passing through turnstiles at each station.
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