sallyport
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 Optic, Oliver
He turned around to laugh significantly, then walked away towards the sallyport, swinging his hanger contentedly.
From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
The sallyport gates are closed at eleven o'clock at night, after which hour there is neither ingress or egress, and on this point they are most absurdly particular.
From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank
I saw Cresap come running along the parapet, signalling violently to the soldiers below at the sallyport.
From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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