sallyport
Britishnoun
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After being marched out of the SUV, the agents brought Cardenas into a sallyport, a secured entry-exit point with multi-stage doors.
From BusinessWeek ● Mar. 17, 2011
"I hope you will not get into hot water, Mr. Passford," said Captain Westover, as he came to the sallyport with him.
From Within The Enemy's Lines by Oliver Optic
And there again is Siward, that with his brother maintained the sallyport 'gainst Ivo's van what time they drave us from the outer bailey.
From Beltane the Smith by Jeffery Farnol
In the outwork was a sallyport corresponding to the postern of the castle, and the whole was surrounded by a strong palisade.
From Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
Ned passed through the sallyport and he reeled back aghast for a moment.
From The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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