lock-gate

A noun referring to a gate that can be locked, typically used for security or to control access to an area.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant des portes ou vantaux que l'on peut verrouiller, servant généralement à la sécurité ou au contrôle d'accès à un espace, ou encore les portes d'une écluse.

1. A gate that can be locked B1 formal

   A gate equipped with a locking mechanism to secure an entrance or passage.

   • The lock-gate at the entrance of the park is closed every night.
   • He installed a new lock-gate to secure the backyard.
   • The lock-gate prevented unauthorized access to the building.

   🇫🇷porte verrouillable