Gatehouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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gatehouse

 

[ หˆษกeษชthaสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building type

A gatehouse is a structure situated at the entrance to a larger estate or property, often used for security or as a welcoming point. Historically, gatehouses were fortified and designed to protect the entrance, serving a military function as well as a residential one. Today, they may serve as office space or accommodations for security personnel. Gatehouses can vary in architectural style, size, and materials, reflecting the character of the property they guard.

Synonyms

entrance lodge, portal house, security house.

Examples of usage

  • The grand gatehouse welcomed visitors to the estate.
  • The medieval gatehouse was built for defense.
  • They renovated the gatehouse into a cozy living space.

Translations

Translations of the word "gatehouse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casa de portรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‡เคŸเคนเคพเค‰เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Torhaus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumah gerbang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะนั‚ั…ะฐัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒผใƒˆใƒใ‚ฆใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maison de gardien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caseta de entrada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapฤฑ evi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์ดํŠธํ•˜์šฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุช ุงู„ุจูˆุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรกna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brรกna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จๆฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hliรฐhรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ะฟะฐ าฏะนั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒญแƒ” แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qapฤฑ evi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ casa de entrada

Etymology

The term 'gatehouse' originates from the combination of two English words: 'gate', which derives from the Old Norse word 'gata' meaning a way or path, and 'house', which comes from the Old English 'hus' meaning a dwelling or shelter. The use of gatehouses dates back to the Middle Ages, when they were constructed as part of castle fortifications. They played a crucial role in controlling access to these fortified structures and offered a defensive position against potential threats. Over time, the architectural significance of gatehouses evolved, incorporating elements of style and grandeur reflective of the estate they adorned. In modern contexts, while the primary function of providing security may still be relevant, gatehouses are often more about aesthetics and serving as a charming introduction to a property.