gatehouse

/ˌgeɪtˈhaʊs/
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Other forms: gatehouses

Definitions of gatehouse
  1. noun
    a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
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    types:
    lodge
    small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener
    type of:
    house
    a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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