turnstile
noun
turn·stile
ˈtərn-ˌstī(-ə)l 
: a post with arms pivoted on the top set in a passageway so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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The offer boosted attendance by about 1,000 fans, to 31,307 announced (22,318 turnstile).
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Some transit systems have installed fare gates designed to deter turnstile jumpers.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Attendance was up 2% over the summer with 17.8 million visitors passing through the turnstiles at Six Flags’ 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The rail does not use gates or turnstiles to control traffic onto the boarding platform.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Some transit systems have installed fare gates designed to deter turnstile jumpers.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Attendance was up 2% over the summer with 17.8 million visitors passing through the turnstiles at Six Flags’ 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The rail does not use gates or turnstiles to control traffic onto the boarding platform.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Turnstile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnstile. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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turnstile
noun
turn·stile
-ˌstīl
: a post having arms which turn around that is set in an entrance or exit so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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