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turnstile

[turn-stahyl] / ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl /


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A transit porter and motorman with the New York City subway in the 1980s, Mr. Naiden was active in a tiny communist cell within the union, endorsing free fares and encouraging turnstile hopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Around a corner, the border came into full view — a metal turnstile with layers of concertina wire above it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

His "grand role of chief turnstile operator" meant taking charge of the cash collected from the gates.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

Michael added: "We're always looking for turnstile staff, so it became one of those things... it has always been part of our lives and really good fun."

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

There were a vintage subway turnstile and an antique telephone, the shell of a Bluebird radio, even the nose fin of a locomotive.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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