Gate (Noun)
Meaning 1
Passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
A movable barrier in a fence or wall.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old wooden gate creaked as it swung open.
- She pushed the gate shut behind her and locked it.
- The rusty gate had been broken for months and needed to be replaced.
- He leaned against the gate, watching the cows graze in the field.
- The iron gate at the entrance to the mansion was adorned with intricate designs.
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Meaning 3
A computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The logic gate received three binary inputs and produced a single output based on their combination.
- The microprocessor used a series of AND gates to filter out unauthorized access attempts.
- A NOR gate was used to implement the reset function in the circuit design.
- The electronic device utilized a combination of OR and AND gates to process user input.
- In computer science, a gate is a fundamental element of digital circuits that enables complex operations.
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Meaning 4
Total admission receipts at a sports event.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.