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- gate leg/ˈɡeɪt ˌleɡ/A type of table, often small, with legs that swing out to support hinged side flaps that can be folded down.nounLow
- gate money/ˈɡeɪt ˌmʌni/A sum of money paid to spectators for admission to a sporting event or other entertainment; historically, a player's share of the total admission receipts for a match in which they participated.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, domain-specific)
- gate theory/ˈɡeɪt ˌθɪə.ri/A neurological theory in pain science proposing a 'gating' mechanism in the spinal cord that can modulate the transmission of pain signals to the brain.nounC2
- gate valve/ˈɡeɪt ˌvælv/A valve consisting of a flat or wedge-shaped element that slides across an opening to control fluid flow.nounTechnical / Low-Frequency
- gate-crash/ˈɡeɪt kræʃ/To enter a private party or event without an invitation or ticket.verbB2
- gate-crasher/ˈɡeɪtˌkræʃ.ə(r)/A person who attends a party or event without an invitation, typically by gaining entry unobserved or by deception.nounC1
- gate-leg table/ˈɡeɪt lɛɡ ˌteɪb(ə)l/A table with folding leaves that are supported by leg(s) that swing out like a gate.nounC1
- gateau/ˈɡæt.əʊ/A rich, elaborate cake, often layered with cream, fruit, or other fillings.nounC1
- gated community/ˌɡeɪtɪd kəˈmjuːnəti/A residential area with restricted access, typically enclosed by walls or fences, and often featuring private security and shared amenities.nounB2
- gatefold/ˈɡeɪt.fəʊld/A page or cover in a book, magazine, or record sleeve that is folded to a larger size than the main publication and can be opened out like a gate.nounLow
- gatefold sleeve/ˈɡeɪtfəʊld sliːv/A type of record (vinyl) album packaging where the front cover opens like a book to reveal an inner spread, typically containing artwork, lyrics, or liner notes.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency (Technical)
- gatehouse/ˈɡeɪt.haʊs/A building at or over a gate, especially of a castle, large house, or prison, often used by a gatekeeper or guard.nounC1
- gatekeep/ˈɡeɪtˌkiːp/To control access to something, a resource, community, or identity, often by setting arbitrary or exclusive criteria.verb-ambitransitiveLow to Medium (common in online/digital discourse and social commentary)
- gatekeeper/ˈɡeɪtˌkiːpə/A person who controls access to something, such as a physical gate, information, resources, or opportunities.nounC1
- gateman/ˈɡeɪtmən/A person, typically a man, employed to guard or control access at a gate, especially of a factory, institution, or large estate.nounLow
- gatepost/ˈɡeɪt.pəʊst/A vertical post to which a gate is attached or against which it closes; one of the two posts forming the sides of a gateway.nounC1
- gater/ˈɡeɪtə(r)/A person who attends or participates in an event (especially a sports game, concert, or public gathering). More specifically, a term often used in American football for a member of the Florida Gators team or their supporters.nounLow
- gates/ɡeɪts/The plural form of 'gate', a movable barrier in a wall or fence used to close an opening, typically hinged or sliding.nounB1
- gateshead/ˈɡeɪtshɛd/A town and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, Northeast England, situated on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne.nounLow
- gateway/ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/A physical entrance or opening that provides access through a wall, fence, or barrier.adjectivenounB2
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