Synonyms for gatehouse


Grammar : Noun
Spell : geyt-hous
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgeɪtˌhaʊs

Top 10 synonyms for gatehouse Other synonyms for the word gatehouse

Définition of gatehouse

Origin :
  • "house for a gatekeeper," late 14c., from gate (n.) + house (n.).
  • As in lodge : noun cabin; vacation residence
Example sentences :
  • The rectory was often surrounded by a moat, with an entrance protected by a gatehouse.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • Six men came hurrying from the gatehouse, and the Cardinal called to them.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Its gatehouse and turrets were built for him from plans by Holbein.
  • Extract from : « England, Picturesque and Descriptive » by Joel Cook
  • But the young sculptor had not been at the gatehouse when Arsinoe went by.
  • Extract from : « The Emperor, Complete » by Georg Ebers
  • The front on Chancery Lane and the gatehouse there were designed in 1518.
  • Extract from : « Nooks and Corners of Old London » by Charles Hemstreet
  • As he drew near the Gatehouse, his heart began to beat louder.
  • Extract from : « At His Gates, Vol. 3(of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant
  • Now and then they went to the Gatehouse, and made the hearts of the Haldanes glad.
  • Extract from : « At His Gates, Vol. 3(of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant
  • In Stephen's room at the Gatehouse there was silence, too, all the weary afternoon.
  • Extract from : « At His Gates, Vol. 3(of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant
  • Why the Plantagenet leopards, three deep, upon the faade of the gatehouse.
  • Extract from : « Blood Royal » by Grant Allen
  • When they got to the Gatehouse they paused and inspected it, though the windows were all open.
  • Extract from : « At His Gates, Vol. 2(of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant
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