alleygating

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noun

The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.

“Alleygating has been shown to work. A number of criminal or anti-social acts can be curtailed or eliminated if security gates are installed.”

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Meanings

nounalleygating (uncountable)
  1. UKuncountableThe erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.

    Alleygating has been shown to work. A number of criminal or anti-social acts can be curtailed or eliminated if security gates are installed.

Origin

From alley + gating.

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APA

alleygating. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alleygating

MLA

“alleygating.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alleygating. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alleygating,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alleygating.

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