Dictionary 1. (n.) A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See Turnpike.2. (n.) A similar arrangement for registering the number of persons passing through a gateway, doorway, or the like. Thesaurus French door archway back door barway bulkhead carriage entrance cellar door cellarway door doorjamb doorpost doorway front door gate gatepost gateway hatch hatchway lintel porch portal porte cochere postern propylaeum pylon scuttle side door stile storm door threshold tollgate trap trap door turnpike |