gate

The gate in front of the railroad crossing went up after the train had passed.

Lyons and Fisher's stations, who have spared nothing to ensure a success on this point, there is every reason to believe that the Northern Territory will soon be able to make a proper use of her geographical position, and become the gate of the East for all the Australian colonies.

Singh was bowled through the gate, a very disappointing way for a world-class batsman to get out.