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gate

Point of entry to a space enclosed by building, wall or fence

EntityQ53060

Also known as gateway

Subclass of: architectural element
, portal

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A gate or gateway is a point of entry to or from a space enclosed by walls or other barriers. The word is derived from Proto-Germanic *gatan, meaning an opening or passageway. Synonyms include portal. The concept originally referred to the gap or hole in the wall or fence, rather than a barrier which closed it. Gates may prevent or control the entry or exit of individuals, or they may be merely decorative. The moving part or parts of a gateway may be considered "doors", as they are fixed at one side whilst opening and closing like one.

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OpenStreetMap tag: barrier=gate
Different from: Brama

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51 identifiers linking gate across the web's reference databases

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