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gateman

American  
[geyt-muhn, -man] / ˈgeɪt mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

gatemen
  1. a gatekeeper.


Etymology

Origin of gateman

First recorded in 1790–1800; gate 1 + man

Example Sentences

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Everyone at the pit top from the gateman to the engine driver greeted him as though he were a friend and brother.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2015

When they arrive at the studio, the gateman looks suspiciously at Gracie.

From Time Magazine Archive

Three Communist soldiers brushed aside the Embassy's gateman, tramped into the ambassador's bedroom, awakened him rudely, prowled around, then left.

From Time Magazine Archive

ASI director general C. Babu Rajeev says monument protection is often reduced to a single gateman for several sites.

From Time Magazine Archive

“A-H-H-H-R-R-E-M-M,” roared the gateman, clearing his throat and snapping smartly to attention.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster