turnpikes

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A form of turnpike — A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of animals, but admitting a person to pass between the arms.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of turnpike
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of turnpike
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Chicago

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