Gate

A gate or gateway is a point of entry to or from a space enclosed by walls. The word derived from old Norse "gat" meaning road or path; But other terms include yett and port. The concept originally referred to the gap or hole in the wall or fence, rather than a barrier which closed it. Gates may prevent or control the entry or exit of individuals, or they may be merely decorative. The moving part or parts of a gateway may be considered "doors", as they are fixed at one side whilst opening and closing like one.

A gate may have a latch that can be raised and lowered to both open a gate or prevent it from swinging. Gate operation can be either automated or manual. Locks are also used on gates to increase security.

Larger gates can be used for a whole building, such as a castle or fortified town. Doors can also be considered gates when they are used to block entry as prevalent within a gatehouse.

Purpose-specific types of gate

Baby gate: a safety gate to protect babies and toddlers
Badger gate: gate to allow badgers to pass through rabbit-proof fencing
City gate of a walled city
Hampshire gate (a.k.a. New Zealand gate, wire gate, etc.)
Kissing gate on a footpath
Lychgate with a roof
Mon Japanese: gate. The religious torii compares to the Chinese pailou (paifang), Indian torana, Indonesian Paduraksa and Korean hongsalmun. Mon are widespread, in Japanese gardens.
Portcullis of a castle
Race gate used for checkpoints on race tracks.
Slip gate on footpaths
Turnstile
Watergate of a castle by navigable water
Slalom skiing gates
Wicket gate