alleygating
The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passagesThe erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, uncountable)The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.
Alleygating has been shown to work. A number of criminal or anti-social acts can be curtailed or eliminated if security gates are installed.
Origin
From alley + gating.From alley + gating.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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